As Vancouver returns to work for the first time after the start of the 2010 Winter Olympics, the University of British Columbia has faculty experts who can comment on how Vancouverites and businesses are coping with increased traffic.
Researchers encourage Vancouverites to use bicycles during Winter Games
Thanks to the mild Pacific-coast weather, cycling is an option all year in Vancouver. With the Olympic Games in full swing, transportation experts are encouraging residents to walk and cycle to help ease the traffic pressure.
A UBC research team has designed a special web-based tool to help cyclists get around the city as quickly as possible and avoid Olympic transportation restrictions. The route planner can be found at www.cyclevancouver.ubc.ca
For more information visit: http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2010/01/07/ubc-researchers-help-cyclists-avoid-olympic-road-closures/
To discuss this cycling route planner, the health benefits of walking or cycling, and the air pollution impacts of increased traffic in Vancouver during the Games, contact:
- Prof. Michael Bauer, UBC School of Environmental Health, Route Planner project leader
- Call UBC 2010 Media Centre 604.822.6397; brauer@interchange.ubc.ca
Impact of 2010 on local businesses
What is the impact of the Games on businesses in Vancouver? Are they bringing in more sales? Or is increased traffic congestion creating new headaches? To discuss the economic impacts on local business and trade, contact:
- Prof. James Brander, Sauder School of Business, Vancouver
- Call UBC 2010 Media Centre 604.822.6397; james.brander@sauder.ubc.ca