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Group 4 -- Travel and Staff Behaviour & Awareness Transport

  • KU has several schemes for staff such as interest-free loans for public transport seasonal tickets.
  • KU bus services is hybrid since 2016 and come under a low-emission bus scheme. This has led to 30% low carbon emissions and 70-90% fewer pollutants.
  • Impact of KU buses monitored on a regular basis by a transport research lab
  • Car travel and parking -- KU recommends shifting staff behaviour from using cars to active travel in order to reduce congestion and improve air quality.
  • Bike-to-work support is provided by the University where staff can buy discounted bikes and get interest-free loans.
  • Bike repair and maintenance services such as Dr. Bike are available at the university.
  • Staff and students 14 hours course available on bike fit for purpose
  • KU provides shower and bike parking facilities to encourage cycling.

Staff behaviour and awareness -- based on students' ad-hoc survey

  • Low awareness of existing schemes
  • Policies not easily available
  • Cost of driving private car is cheaper than using public transport
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