Sustainable Travel to the University - Karlstad, Sweden

Karlstad University in Sweden is an expanding university faced with the problem of having too many students, teachers and other staff commuting by car. Demand for parking places exceeds supply. The main aim within MOST was to create conditions for students, teachers and other university staff that would enable them to commute to university without being dependant on solo car use. A first measure that was introduced was a pre-trip information package with good transport information and a free ticket offer for all new students.

Costs of this measure, which has become permanent in the meantime, are shared between the university, PT companies and the municipality. In addition, personal travel advice is given twice a year to students and staff at a temporary mobility office by local and regional bus companies, the railway company and the municipal transport advisory service. A dedicated website also provides all information. An annual bike to work campaign was established, a bus station was rebuilt and a new train line and train stop with a bus connection is being developed.

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