Lawrence Frank

Federal government’s new subsidy will have home buyers ‘driving until they qualify’

The Globe and Mail spoke to Lawrence Frank, a professor of transportation and health at UBC, about the federal government’s new subsidy for home buyers. Frank said the program will only […]

Apr 3, 2019

Vancouver’s bike lane greenways led to an uptick in physical activity: study

A new UBC study found a correlation between increased physical activity and living in close proximity to an urban greenway, reports the Daily Hive. The study focused on those who […]

Mar 26, 2019

The closer you live to an urban greenway, the more physically active you are, says UBC study

CBC reported on new research from UBC which found that people living closer to an urban greenway are more active. “We show the effects of the results are really only […]

Mar 25, 2019

Car2Go merges with BMW’s car-sharing service

Global spoke to Lawrence Frank, a UBC professor of urban planning and public health, about car sharing, for an article about a merger between Car2Go and BMW.

Mar 1, 2019

Separated bike lane in the works for Richards Street: City of Vancouver

UBC planning professor Lawrence Frank was quoted in a CTV article about proposed new bike lanes in Vancouver that would connect False Creek to Gastown. “I think it’s a necessary connection. […]

Dec 10, 2018

Vancouver politician calls for cheaper public transit passes ahead of election

Star Vancouver published an article about a local political party, the Coalition of Progressive Electors, who are proposing a discounted public transit pass for working-class people, plus free passes for seniors, […]

Oct 3, 2018

Urban greenways can reduce neighbourhood carbon emissions

Urban greenways can reduce neighbourhood carbon emissions

A new UBC study has found that greenways significantly reduce carbon emissions, with 300 metres being the optimal distance for maximum environmental benefits.

Jul 5, 2018

UBC experts on B.C. budget update

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