Mobility ****************************************************************************************** * More environmentally friendly ways of travelling to school or work ****************************************************************************************** The following recommendations aim to encourage students and employees of the university to modes of transportation for commuting to work or school, specifically walking, cycling, pu transportation, or car-pooling. These recommendations take into account not only the condi but also Pilsen and Hradec Králové: *========================================================================================= * Walking *========================================================================================= If the faculty or workplace is conveniently located, walking is one of the transportation optionscontributing to a healthy lifestyle. It is important to have well-marked pedestrian other safely designated walking areas (underpasses, footbridges, paths, etc.). If the walk are inadequate, the employer can improve pedestrian conditions by advocating for a better infrastructure. Employees/students can be motivated to walk to work, for example, by organ competitions or team-building activities. Facilitating this mode of transportation could also involve creating an application that r specific routes or ways to easily move between university buildings. Such an application c for other sustainable transportation methods such as biking or public transportation. Diff will be required for buildings in the centre of Prague versus those in Hradec Králové or P *========================================================================================= * Cycling *========================================================================================= Supporting this mode of transportation requires the existence of suitable routes that empl can safely use when riding a bike. Thus, cycling paths and their connections to university must be planned out. To increase interest in cycling as a mode of transportation, faciliti bikes and cycling equipment (lockable stands, bike shelters, showers, helmet lockers, etc. cycling equipment (bikes, helmets, etc.), offering free bike maintenance services, the opt university bicycles, or financial contributions towards purchasing a bicycle can be provid The university can also participate in existing cycling challenges such as Bike to Work [ sustain.cuni.cz/SUS-151.html"] or Bike to School, as described below. The diversity of uni and their accessibility must be considered. Conditions for cycling will be more favourable centre. It is also more difficult to store bikes and provide facilities like changing room the city centre. Hradec Králové, known as a cycling city, has the most potential in this r bicycles are offered in various cities, and student discounts are usually offered. Inform the availability of cycling in the city of your choice. The university also has a limited available for its employees at the Rectorate. *========================================================================================= * Public Transportation *========================================================================================= Prague, Pilsen, and Hradec Králové have well-functioning public transportation networks. I not difficult to commute to work or school using public transportation. Key to this is a c understandable information system about transportation services and the quality of public vehicles. If there are issues for employees/students in certain areas, these can be addres lobbying at the municipal level. Employers can also increase motivation by providing finan for public transportation tickets or selling them directly at the workplace and offering c loyalty accounts with discounts on public transportation. *========================================================================================= * Car-Pooling and Commuting *========================================================================================= The shortage of parking spaces and insufficient accessibility can be addressed through par For example, priority can be given to employees who have no other option than to travel by from a greater distance, or share cars. Car-pooling, in particular, is suitable for people walking is not possible due to greater distance from the school or workplace; several peop car. Employers can also significantly assist in finding car-pooling partners through a reservat car-poolers should have similar working hours and live close to each other or along the sa includes reserved parking spaces and reduced or waived parking fees for car-pool participa this option should primarily be for buildings located outside the city centre. In the cent as well as Pilsen and Hradec Králové, employees/students need to be encouraged to use alte transportation. New park-and-ride (P+D) car parks should also be created on the outskirts are designed for parking vehicles whose drivers will continue to the city centre as passen vehicle. Car parks may also include charging stations for electric vehicles or bicycle sto *========================================================================================= * Campaigns CU can join *========================================================================================= • European Mobility Week [ URL "https://mobilityweek.eu/home/"] is a European Commission c annually from 16 to 22 September. Its aim is to raise awareness with respect to sustaina among citizens, highlight transportation issues, and seek climate-friendly and environme solutions. Activities to support public transportation, walking, cycling, and other form and sustainable urban mobility are welcome. These may include organized walks or bike ri city, events and games held in the streets, or educational workshops. • International Car-Free Day [ URL "https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/world-car- september-great-opportunity-reduce-air-pollution"] is celebrated annually on 22 Septembe of European Mobility Week. The event aims to promote more acceptable modes of transporta the reduction of urban car use. • The "Bike to Work [ URL "https://dopracenakole.cz/en"] " challenge is a long-standing pr AutoMat association to promote urban cycling and other forms of active and sustainable t (walking, running). Annual schedule: January Challenge: two weeks in January May Challenge [ URL "https://sustain.cuni.cz/SUSEN-122.html"] : four weeks in May September Challenge [ URL "https://sustain.cuni.cz/SUSEN-112.html"] : two weeks in Septe • The "Bike to School" challenge runs from 1 to 31 May as part of the May Challenge and ai as many students as possible to use bicycles, scooters, or any sustainable form of trans including running and walking, around the city. "Bike to School" is a nationwide challen aged 16 and over. • The aim of the "10,000 Steps Challenge" project is to motivate people to engage in regul activities for at least one month. The "10,000 Steps Challenge" works with the magical t thousand, which is roughly equivalent to 7.5 kilometres. Participants can monitor their challenge on any device and then upload it to their profile in the form of a screenshot. 2022, it has also been possible to use the new "10,000 Steps" application, which is avai Each kilometre is scored, taking into account the participant´s age and BMI.