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Transportation

Explore the many sustainable transportation options available to those travelling to, from, and between Dal campuses.

Multi-Modal Transportation

HÂþ»­ supports balanced, multi-modal transportation options using Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, offering incentives and programs to reduce single occupant vehicle trips. These efforts aim to:

  • increase accessibility
  • manage parking availability
  • reduce transportation costs all around
  • reduce the Dal community’s collective carbon footprint
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As part of these efforts, the Office of Sustainability has a Transportation Demand Management plan, releases an annual University Commuiter Survey, conducts studies, and supports the development of new and existing programs.

Transportation Demand Management Plan [PDF - 1.1 MB] Commuter Survey Report 2023-2024 [PDF - 2 MB]
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SmartTrip: Exercise Your Options with HÂþ»­ University

SmartTrip

HÂþ»­ University has partnered with HRM’s SmartTrip program to inspire students, faculty, and staff to engage in alternative sustainable transportation decisions, which supports Dal’s overall goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Active transport

Environmental and physical well-being are both important values, and we encourage them by supporting active transportation for students and staff. 

Stay healthy and commute in a sustainable way
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Public transit

Public transit is good for your wallet and the environment. The Halifax Transit system is extensive and includes ferries between Dartmouth and the Peninsula. 

Take public transit for a fast and easy commute
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Transit passes

Learn about Dal's U-Pass and X-Pass options and experience transportation convenience, reliability, and flexibility.

Discover Dal’s transit pass options
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Shuttle and rail service

There are plenty of current and upcoming options for travelling within the HRM and between Dal campuses using shuttle services or trains. 

Take a shuttle or train
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Ride sharing

Ridesharing, or carpooling, is a way to share your driving with friends and co-workers and cut down on your commuting costs. Share the cost of fuel and give the environment a break.

Share a ride, reduce the impact
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Parking

Strategies that deal with parking availability overlap with sustainability efforts. At Dal, we work hard to ensure this overlap is used effectively in order to increase parking availability and decrease the university community’s carbon footprint.

Find out your parking options
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Visit our myDal site (login required) for specific information and resources on:

  • Guaranteed Ride Home: If you are a regular commuter without your own car, learn how this program helps you get home for an emergency or unexpected late shift.
  • Communauto Atlantic: (formerly known as CarShare Atlantic) Gain access to cars that can be used for HÂþ»­ workplace travel and ride sharing to the Agricultural Campus or locations in Halifax.
  • Employee transit pass (XPass): Access details on the reduced-cost Halifax Transit bus pass program for HÂþ»­ employees, including eligibilty, rates, and registration info.
  • Bike parking on campus: Discover where to find and how to access Secure Parking Areas (SPAs) on the Halifax campuses.