Forty MU teams participated in the Bike to Work competition
The employees of the Faculty of Economics and Administration are the champions in the competition that promotes and combines healthy movement and ecology.
Transportation
The buildings of Masaryk University are spread in larger or smaller clusters over almost the entire territory of Brno, which places increased demands on the mobility of students and staff. The University has long supported low-carbon transport options, including the use of a functional public transport system, and has put pressure on reducing the number of cars on its land
Carbon footprint comparison according to transport mode
These values are only indicative and are CO2 equivalent (e.g. by recalculating CH4, N2O, etc. emissions according to the applicable coefficient). Actual recalculated emissions vary according to the type or model of vehicle, age, technical condition, charging source for electric cars, source of fuel and actual consumption. The values are only used as a basis for considering the impact and for comparison with each other and vary significantly in real terms between vehicles.
Based on World Resources Institute (2024). GHG protocol tool for mobile combustion, version 2.6 (March 2024)
MU Student and Staff Mobility Survey 2024 - Selected Statistics
- The survey was completed by 929 people, 403 of whom were employees
- 60% of respondents commute within 30 minutes daily, 80% within 20 km
- 4% commute by their own car and 80% have a driving licence
- The most common motivation for changing to a more environmentally friendly mode of transport would be time saving (speed is cited as the most important factor in commuting)
- Shared mobility is most often discouraged by a preference for own transport
- The main barriers to clean mobility are insufficient infrastructure and convenience
- From the messages:
- Praise for the survey (5x)
- "I don't believe these forms will make a difference. Rather, it is one more cry to the void. But maybe someone will at least make a nice presentation out of the data. Have a nice day and fingers crossed!"
Our objectives
A large part of the university buildings, including the Rector's Office itself, is located in the city centre, so it is possible to walk or cycle to lectures or work. There is limited parking available at selected buildings, including parking for disadvantaged people. The number of parked cars is monitored through the building management system.
In its long-term strategic plan for 2021-2028, Masaryk University commits to sustainable transport by pursuing the following objective/measure.
- Cultivating the university environment by increasing the proportion of green spaces and increasing the availability of clean transport
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Implementation and plans at MUNI
We implement
We implement
The university is currently negotiating with ČEZ, a.s. to implement a charging station for electric vehicles for the public.
We plan
We plan
Documents
Developing recommendations for reducing the carbon footprint of business and study travel.
Partnership with the Statutory City of Brno
MUNI supported the construction of a tramway line to connect the university campus in Bohunice with the city centre (in 2019, a contract was signed by the Mayor of Brno with representatives of the Brno Transport Company and representatives of the project contractors in the presence of the Rector of Masaryk University). The aim of the project is to facilitate travel for more than 40 thousand people to the University campus area for work and education. A follow-up project is the construction of a cable car to UKB, which is currently undergoing approval processes.
Read more about the implementation of the project in the university newsletter.
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Increasing the availability of clean transport
In the context of its commitment to increasing the availability of "clean transport", MUNI seeks to benefit from the opportunities offered by the University of Brno. In addition to the extensive public transport network, students and staff, including those in long-term accommodation in halls of residence, can also use several alternative forms of accessible transport (e.g. shared bikes or electric scooters).
A project to purchase an electric utility vehicle for the MUNI Administration was implemented in 2021.
Sustainable traveling
To promote sustainable travel, MUNI supports the following measures:
- Restricted car parking except for visitors with permits and disabilities
- Development with consideration of proximity to cycleways and pedestrian areas
- Availability of public transport
- Building free bike racks (or showers) on university campuses
- Support for the Bike to Work initiative
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