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- Active Commute Celebration promotes sustainable transportationWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-09-15)Transportation and Campus Services, formerly the Office of Transportation, will be helping to advance Virginia Tech's sustainability initiatives and help Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and students find more affordable commuting methods at the Active Commute Celebration on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
- Active Commute Celebration unveils U Car Share, promotes sustainable transportation at Virginia TechWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-09-07)Virginia Tech's Transportation and Campus Services on Wednesday, Sept. 16 will be helping to advance Virginia Tech's sustainability initiatives and help Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and students find more affordable commuting methods at the Active Commute Celebration, which will be on the Drillfield from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Alternative to car ownership coming to campus August 2009West, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-04-24)U Car Share, an alternative to car ownership, is expanding its growth as it partners with Virginia Tech by launching an alternative to vehicle ownership.
- First Virginia Tech Green Campus Challenge a successOwczarski, Mark (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-06-03)The Energy and Sustainability Committee at Virginia Tech conducted the first Virginia Tech Green Campus Challenge earlier this spring, and its results proved to be a success.
- Fleet Services adds hybrid vehicles to rental fleetWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-06-30)Virginia Tech Fleet Services added four hybrid vehicles to its rental fleet on June 16, 2008. The additions reflect an effort to further advance the universtiy's commitments to sustainability and to further improve the overall fuel efficiency of the rental car fleet.
- Fleet Services adds more hybrids to their 'Green Fleet'West, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-02-05)Virginia Tech's Fleet Services is continuing their "Green Fleet" efforts at the start of this new year by replacing older models with five new Honda Insights for the rental fleet.
- Fleet Services makes the switch to biodieselWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-04-21)As part of their Green Fleet Initiative and in an effort to meet customer's demand for alternative fuel sources, Virginia Tech Fleet Services will begin using B-10 Biodiesel for diesel powered vehicles.
- Parking Services continues sustainability efforts by replacing three pickup trucksWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-10-20)
Virginia Tech Parking Services has replaced three trucks with fuel efficient utility vehicles.
- Partnering for a greener community, Virginia Tech, the Town of Blacksburg, and Sustainable Blacksburg present Sustainability Week 2008Harris, Jennifer (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-10-17)Virginia Tech, the Town of Blacksburg and Sustainable Blacksburg have partnered to present Sustainability Week 2008, Oct. 20 through 25. During Sustainability Week more than 20 activities, events and tours, focused on building and sustaining a greener community, have been scheduled.
- Sustainability celebration explores building an eco-friendly communityHarris, Jennifer (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2007-10-17)Virginia Tech, the Town of Blacksburg, and Sustainable Blacksburg have partnered to present Sustainability Week, Oct. 22 through 27. During Sustainability Week more than 30 activities, events and tours have been scheduled, which focus on creating an eco-friendly community and celebrating existing sustainability efforts.
- Sustainability Week 2010 under wayWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-09-20)
Virginia Tech, in partnership with the Town of Blacksburg and Sustainable Blacksburg, will celebrate, educate, and motivate with the fourth annual Sustainability Week, boasting a variety of events.
- Transportation receives 'A' in sustainability for third consecutive yearWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-11-02)Virginia Tech has been recognized as a sustainable campus leader through the College Sustainability Report Card for the 2010 year.
- University celebrates 3 millionth rider with Blacksburg TransitWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-05-21)As students unloaded the Tom's Creek bus along the Drillfield on the morning of Tuesday, April 27, each student was handed an envelope. Inside one was a special ticket recognizing the recipient as the honorary 3 millionth Blacksburg Transit rider for the year.
- University kicks off RecycleMania 2010West, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-02-12)For the fourth consecutive year, Virginia Tech will participate in this RecycleMania, a national competition designed to promote recycling in higher education.
- University lauded for improving air quality, reducing traffic congestionWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-08-06)Virginia Tech has been designated one of the Best Workplaces for Commuters by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
- University receives 2009 Governor's Environmental Excellence Bronze Medal for Campus Tree Tour 2008 EventWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-04-24)Virginia Tech received the 2009 Governor's Environmental Excellence Bronze Medal in the Environmental Project (Government) category for hosting the Campus Tree Tour 2008 tree planting event in Blacksburg on Oct. 21, 2008.
- University takes gold in Best Workplaces for Commuters Race to ExcellenceWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-01-21)Virginia Tech received a gold award for its Alternative Transportation programs, in the Best Workplaces for Commuters (BWC) Race to Excellence in December 2009.
- University to develop climate commitment, sustainability planOwczarski, Mark (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2008-05-28)Virginia Tech President Charles W. Steger has announced the university will develop a campus sustainability plan, one aimed at reducing global warming emissions in everyday campus operations, by the end of the 2009 spring semester.
- University welcomes larger Smart Way BusWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2009-12-17)Commuting at Virginia Tech is getting smarter -- in a big way.
- Virginia Tech launches innovative travel for employeesWest, Hilary (Virginia Tech. University Relations, 2010-09-08)
Complicated forms and processes for employee mileage and fuel reimbursements will be a thing of the past thanks to Virginia Tech's new departmental billing option through U Car Share.