Transportation

GET IN ON THE ACT!

Created in 2002, the ACT Office (All-modes Commuting & Transportation) existed to inspire McMaster faculty, staff and students to bike, hike, take transit and share the ride to campus.

In November 2008, the ACT Office transformed into the Office of Sustainability where initiatives relating to sustainable transportation will continue to thrive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

January 19, 2012

News and Events

McMaster Transportation Survey

A Campus Transportation Survey was sent to all McMaster employees and students in 2010 which posed questions about individual travel behaviour, such as the respondent’s mode of transportation and his/her attitudes towards them, as well as questions relating to the respondent’s demographics. Initial findings from this study were communicated to the campus community in May 2011 and showed the following results:

  • 45% of respondents agree or strongly agree that they limit their automobile travel to improve the environment
  • 37% of students and 18% of employees choose to walk or cycle.
  • 39% of students and 13% of employees ride the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)
  • 24% of students and 65% of employees choose to drive a personal automobile.

Click here to view the full report summary prepared for McMaster by sustainability student intern Christine Fandrich

Carpool Week 2012

Carpool between February 6 -10 to be eligible for a number of great prizes courtesy of McMaster's Security & Parking Services and Smart Commute Hamilton:

  • FREE Parking and Win an Apple iPad 2 - Register by February 3rd to get FREE parking on Upper Main Campus and be entered into a draw for an Apple iPad 2!
  • Become a Carpooler and Win - Decided carpooling is for you? Register your carpool by February 29th and you will be entered into a draw for an Apple iPad 2 and invited to join us for a FREE lunch on March 21st to celebrate Carpooler Appreciation Day!

Prizes listed above are available to employees and students at main campus and RJC. Additional prizes are open to all employees and students of McMaster.

For more information about Carpool Week 2012, the registration process, upcoming information sessions and additional prizes, click here.

Hamilton CarShare

McMaster University and Hamilton CarShare, the city's non-profit car-sharing co-operative, have worked together to bring car-sharing to McMaster's main campus.

The vehicle, a 2008 Toyota Yaris, will be stationed in parking lot E, at the corner of Stearn Dr. and Michell Cres. The vehicle is the fourth overall in the Hamilton CarShare fleet. The other three CarShare vehicles are located at 170 Dundurn St. S. (First Unitarian Church), at King St. W. near Locke St., and at King St. W. and Bay St.

A map of current locations can be found here.

For more information about Hamilton CarShare or to sign up online, visit http://www.hamiltoncarshare.ca/

Secure Bike Storage Facility

McMaster's Secure Bike Storage Facility is located on the west side of Chester New Hall. Register with Parking Services located in the E.T. Clarke Centre to rent a bicycle parking space within the Facility for $10/term.

Send questions or comments to the Office of Sustainability

Find out more on our Cycling page.

Secure Bike Storage