Transport and mobility

The sustainable development paradigm underpins sustainable mobility. It is referenced in several SDGs: SDG 3 – Good health and well-being, SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities, and SDG 13 – Climate action.

The aim is to encourage students and staff to use sustainable modes of transport. These include walking, cycling and public transport. In addition to reducing CO2  emissions, the choice of sustainable modes of transport also has positive implications for public health and quality of life, as it enhances health, physical fitness and demands on public space (e.g. securing parking space). The Unilead 2 questionnaire survey at VŠE revealed that most students and staff use public transport to get to school and that the topic of sustainable mobility is essential to them. This is reflected, for example, in a desire to choose cleaner modes of transport when going on Erasmus or work trips or by refraining from car transport.

The main sustainable mobility objective

  • Gradual reduction of individual motor transport and CO2 This is achieved by promoting working from home, flexible working hours, online or hybrid meetings, conferences and other events.
  • Securing long-term financing for sustainable mobility.
  • Increasing the number of students and staff who commute by bike by improving existing infrastructure. For example, increasing the capacity of bike racks in University buildings and roofing them.
  • Setting compensation mechanisms for all air transport.
  • Motivation to reduce the number of study and business trips made by air, especially where the destination is similarly accessible by other means of transport (mainly by train).
  • Development and implementation of a policy and standard for sustainable mobility at VŠE (Travel policy, Travel plan).

The following targets are set for the provision of information and education (all from 2025):

  • Raising awareness of sustainable mobility by building a sustainability website and disseminating information materials on school premises.
Measures
  • Conducting a transport and mobility audit focusing on sustainability and defining compensatory measures.
  • Active cooperation and dialogue with the districts in which VŠE buildings are located.
  • Introduction of Smart City elements, such as interactive web maps showing locations with bike racks, shared vehicles, electric vehicle chargers, etc.
  • Conducting a dialogue with students and university staff and integrating participatory elements into the functioning of VŠE, giving both groups a voice on the issue.