History
In May 2008, Langara College and the Langara Studentsâ Union (LSU) proudly introduced the U-Pass Program to our students. In September 2011, we transitioned to the U-Pass BC Program, and became part of the most comprehensive student transit program anywhere in Canada. Langara College is proud to be thefirst College and third institution in the Lower Mainland to participate in U-Pass.
The U-Pass BC Program provides all eligible students with an unlimited 3-zone transit pass valid on all TransLink bus, SkyTrain and SeaBus services at a fraction of regular costs, and is made possible through mandatory participation of all LSU members. This student-driven initiative was approved through student referendum in November 2007 and again in March 2011.
Program Goals
The U-Pass BC Program aims to provide an affordable transportation option for all students, while helping to achieve the long-term sustainability goals of the Langara community. The program has proven successful on many fronts, including the following less visible benefits:
- reducing single occupancy vehicle (SOV) traffic to the College
- reducing critical demand for parking and additional campus space devoted to parking
- reducing traffic congestion in neighboring residential areas
- improving presence and priority for transit service upgrades
- promoting lifelong ridership habits as evidenced in various studies
Resources
Trip Planners
TransLink Trip Planner and schedule information
Google Transit
Carbon / Cost Savings Calculators
Urban transportation emissions calculator
Fuel Cost Calculator
True Cost of Driving
Links
Transportation Demand Management Encyclopedia
Victoria Transport Policy Institute / Todd Litman
