Planet (and people) friendly travel

How we move around has an impact not only on our health and wellbeing, but also on how much we contribute to emitting carbon into the atmosphere. Different ways of 'getting around' affect the environment and us in different ways.

The university's Travel Plan shows that 43% of staff and 21% of students travel to university as single drivers in their cars.

One of the aims of the university's Travel Plan Strategy is to reduce single occupancy vehicle transport by 10% for staff and 7% for students by 2015 - this means using an alternative mode of transport only one day a week. See the university's Travel Plan Strategy (488k pdf) for more details.

There are several ways to get to the university's different campuses, and if you live close enough, why not walk? Browse the sections below to find out more about different ways of getting to and around campuses:

More information on staff and student travel

The University developed a Travel Plan in 2009/2010. This included a phase of data collection, a consultation period with strategic staff members and then open meetings for all staff and students. The university has hired a dedicated member of staff in the Environment Team (Estate and Facilities Management) to ensure the plan is now being implemented.

Below is a bit more detail about current staff and student travel patterns. For more information:

University of Brighton Existing Travel situation 2009 (2053k pdf)
University of Brighton Travel Plan Strategy Jan 2010 (488k pdf)

According to the recent Transport Review, of the students surveyed, 30% walk to campus, 21% drive in alone, 10% with others and 4% as passengers, 16% get the bus, 5% cycle, 11% get the train along with a few others.

Transport modes to university for students: 30% on foot, 21% by car (alone), 10% car (driver with others), 4% car (as passenger), 1% motorcycle, 16% public bus, 1% inter-site travel, 5% bicycle, 11% train, 1% cycle to train and train

In terms of staff, 43% drive in to university alone in their cars, 14% come in on foot, 13% take the train, 10% cycle and 11% take the bus.

Transport modes to university for staff: 14% on foot, 43% car driver (alone), 5% car (driver with others), 2% car (as passenger), 1% motorcycle, 11% public bus, 10% bicycle, 13% train, 1% other

Free bicycle maintenance on campus

During Green Week in March 2011, the university sponsored free Dr Bike sessions at all campuses. This was a great success and Dr Bike was busy! Visit the 'Getting involved' page if you would like to make this happen again.

Cycle access to Falmer campus

The Sustainability Action Network has continuously helped to improve the situation for cyclists getting to the Falmer campus. There is a new route under construction through the Aldridge Academy which enables cyclists step-free access to reach the campus.

Secure bicycle storage

There are secure bicycle storage cages at many of our campuses. Ask your local premises officers to find out - using them is free, with only a £5 deposit for a key.

Get On Your Bike!

In halls or on campus? We want to help you get on your bike! As part of the university's 10:10 campaign, we now have free bicycle pumps available at all university campuses. The Students Union also funded full bicycle maintenance and repair kits for all halls of residence.

Cooking Oil to the Big Lemon

All waste cooking oil produced by Residential and Catering Services and the Students Union is recycled for use in the Big Lemon bus. The oil, which would otherwise end up in landfill after cooking your chips is used as biodiesel and helps transport our students and staff to and from the various Brighton campuses.

Take the Bike Train in Brighton!

Safety in numbers is the idea - many cyclists are afraid along the Lewes Road, the bike train runs every weekday morning and evening, check the schedule on www.biketrain.org.

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