Transportation
We are working to make this conference a model for sustainable practices. In order to serve as a sustainable model for future (campus) events, we are committed to our annual goal of offsetting all conference emissions. In line with this vision we encourage all participants to be mindful of their own energy uses with regard to transportation and in-conference commuting.
We have provided resources and services to facilitate sustainable transportation methods.
If You Are Traveling By Bike...
Last year more than 50 students biked to the conference, some coming as far as a nine-day bike ride. You can learn about their ride at www.wheeledmigration.org and consider biking to the 2009 conference.
If You Are Traveling by Car...
Consider ridesharing. We are currently in the process of developing our ridesharing website. Please contact us if you want more information in the meantime at kmaynard@geog.ucsb.edu or 805-893-2003.
We also highly encourage conference participants to take advantage of on-campus housing. A limited number of residence halls will be available on a first come first serve basis, (another good reason to register early!) Avoiding commutes between hotel and conference is extremely energy efficient and keeps cost of housing low.
Do your best to be conscious and resourceful by practicing sustainable transportation methods throughout the conference -- and pass techniques and motivation on to others!
Please read Updates on the construction To widen Highway 101 on possible delay Information, if you plan to drive up to Santa Barbara after landing at LAX.
Amtrak Train
The Amtrak train has routes throughout the country and makes frequent stops in both Santa Barbara and Goleta. For schedules and tickets visit AMTRAK.
Again, carpooling and rideshare services to and from Amtrak stations and airports can be arranged. Please ask us about ridesharing for more information: kmaynard@geog.ucsb.edu or 805-893-2003.
If You Are Traveling By Plane...
Consider taking the bus from the airport to UCSB Campus. Local MTD Bus Line 11 runs every 15 minutes and makes a direct commute between the airport and UCSB Campus.
The Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), adjacent to UCSB, is served by the following airlines:
| America West Airlines | 1.800.235.9292 |
| American Airlines (American Eagle) | 1.800.433.7300 |
| Delta Connection | 1.800.221.1212 |
| Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air | 1.800.547.9308 |
| United Express | 1.800.241.6522 |
SBA is adjacent to UCSB. For more info, see FlySBA.
Please visit SB MTD Routes & Schedules for a complete listing of routes and schedules.
If you need to take a cab, try to carpool with other participants who may be arriving at similar times. Please ask us about ridesharing for more information: kmaynard@geog.ucsb.edu or 805-893-2003.
Maps
Below are links to campus maps that may be useful to you in your transportation arrangements:
Campus Map (from 2007's website) [PDF]
Map for the University Center (the UCen) [PDF]