UBC is striving to build an automobile restrained campus through different initiatives that enhance the transportation experience getting to, from and around campus with less single passenger vehicles.
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Reducing Driving on Campus
Here are examples of projects that have been implemented with the goal of reducing driving to, from and on campus:
- Elimination of more than 3,000 commuter parking stalls on campus since 1997, a reduction in the commuter parking supply of approximately 25%
- Increasing daily parking rates in surface lots from $2.00 in 1997 to $14.00+ in 2017, and prices for parking permits and other parking on campus have also increased
- Reclaiming surface parking lots for institutional and mixed-use development (e.g. at the Ponderosa Commons and Pharmacy buildings)
Over time, surface parking lots at UBC are being discontinued and replaced with buildings or recreational areas. The Vancouver Campus Plan stipulates that no surface parking (such as parking lots) be provided at new academic buildings, excluding any special requirements like service deliveries or ensuring universal access.
If you do drive to campus:
We acknowledge that for many members of the UBC community, driving may be the only option. Here are some additional resources and tips for driving to campus:
