Lawrence Frank

UBC experts on B.C. budget update

British Columbia’s New Democrat government is expected to unveil its first budget Monday following last week’s throne speech.

Sep 11, 2017

UBC experts on transit plan

UBC experts on transit plan

UBC professors are available to comment on the transit announcement expected tomorrow from the Federal and Provincial governments along with Metro Vancouver mayors.

Jun 16, 2016

Walkable neighbourhoods more desirable, produce better health outcomes

Walkable neighbourhoods more desirable, produce better health outcomes

People who prefer to walk and who live in neighbourhoods that promote walking report healthier lifestyles and better health outcomes than those who want to walk but who live in more car-friendly neighbourhoods.

Sep 29, 2014

UBC professors make 2014 list of highly cited researchers

Thirteen UBC researchers were named in this year’s Thomson Reuters list of Highly Cited Researchers, a compilation of influential names in science. Researchers were recognized for the number of scientific […]

Jul 24, 2014

Four ways to fix mass transit in Metro Vancouver

Four ways to fix mass transit in Metro Vancouver

UBC’s Lawrence Frank with an op-ed on how to improve a maxed-out transit system and promote sustainable development.

Nov 14, 2013 - by Lawrence Frank

Transit investments lead to healthier people

Transit investments lead to healthier people

A new report spearheaded by UBC’s Lawrence Frank explores the relationship between transportation and health care.

Jul 4, 2013