transportation

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Transportation engineers put sophisticated eyes on campus mobility and air quality

Oct. 9, 2019—The first of what could be two dozen sophisticated sensor arrays—called the MoveVU Digital Gateway—has started collecting air quality and mobility data on Vanderbilt's campus as part of a large-scale, $9 million project backed by federal, state and university funding.

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos and Tennessee Department of Transportation Commissioner John Schroer announced a $4.5 million CMAQ grant, which the university will match, at the FutureVU Mobility Expo Nov. 6 at the Wond'ry. (Susan Urmy/Vanderbilt)

Vanderbilt University receives $4.5M grant, will match to help fund MoveVU mobility plan

Nov. 7, 2018—MoveVU, Vanderbilt's mobility strategy for faculty, staff and students, has a received a major boost from a $4.5 million federal grant, which the university will match.

Hafkenschiel to lead new university transportation office

Oct. 1, 2018—Erin Hafkenschiel has been appointed executive director of mobility in the Division of Administration effective Oct. 1.

FutureVU releases comprehensive vision for development of campus

May. 16, 2018—A holistic vision for the physical development of campus over the next 20 to 30 years is now available on the FutureVU website.

Dockless bike-sharing pilot continues through summer; preferred pricing available for VU, VUMC

Apr. 25, 2018—Vanderbilt's six-month dockless bike-share pilot enters a new phase this Friday, marking the end of the first month of the launch designed to bolster the university's mobility and transportation strategy.

Vanderbilt and ofo partner to bring dockless bike sharing to campus

Mar. 22, 2018—As part of its ongoing mobility and transportation strategy, Vanderbilt is launching a six-month pilot of a dockless bike-share program beginning Tuesday, March 27. The kickoff event will feature bike demos, rider education and giveaways.

Transportation experts dig into congestion, connectivity, conflicts at VISOR workshop

Feb. 2, 2018—Three keynote speakers joined experts from Vanderbilt, the city of Nashville, other universities and transportation agencies for a daylong event to address mobility and traffic congestion challenges in Nashville.

A sketch of the newly designed Vandy Van shelters to be installed at various stops throughout campus. (Vanderbilt University Public Safety)

Public Safety announces improvements to Vandy Vans services

Dec. 14, 2017—Undergraduate students designed a Vandy Vans shelter to be installed at The Martha Rivers Ingram Commons. In addition, a new stop at the Highland Quadrangle boasts increased safety for riders.

Participate in survey gathering feedback on pedestrian and cyclist safety

Nov. 10, 2017—Faculty, students and staff can access and fill out a five-minute survey created by Vanderbilt Public Safety until Dec. 15.

Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos addresses Vanderbilt community members at a town hall meeting discussing FutureVU, the university’s land use planning process, on Oct. 17. (Anne Rayner/Vanderbilt)

Zeppos engages campus community about FutureVU core values, next steps

Oct. 19, 2017—Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos hosted a town hall meeting Tuesday featuring key updates about FutureVU. The topics of accessibility, mobility and transportation, and sustainability were highlighted.

Expert: Nashville needs other modes of transit, app to navigate them

Oct. 12, 2017—Abhishek Dubey is an expert on smart transit who serves as tech committee co-chair for Connected Nashville.

Chancellor’s Town Hall focusing on campus accessibility, transportation and mobility, and sustainability set for Oct. 17

Oct. 9, 2017—The campus community is invited to a town hall meeting about prominent updates regarding FutureVU. This will take place Oct. 17 in the Student Life Center BOT Room.