11.4.1 Sustainable practices targets

Sustainable Transport Targets and Practices

Boğaziçi University offers various transport solutions to promote more sustainable transport options and facilitate on-campus mobility. The University has developed comprehensive strategies for 2022 to measure and set targets for sustainable transport alternatives such as public transport, walking, cycling, car sharing and electric vehicles.

Transport Between Campuses: Boğaziçi University offers free shuttle buses for students and employees to easily travel between campuses. These shuttles provide convenient transport for on and off-campus activities such as seminars, libraries, laboratories, sports complexes. Shuttle times and routes are regularly optimised and these services are heavily used by the entire campus community.

Cycling and Walking: Cycling and pedestrian transport are encouraged on campus. Boğaziçi University supports environmentally friendly transport options by investing in infrastructure such as bicycle parking spaces and safe walking paths. In this context, various awareness-raising campaigns and events are organised to increase the use of bicycles.

Car Sharing and Electric Vehicles: A platform called Boğaziçi Carpool has been established to encourage car sharing among university employees and students. In addition, charging stations have been established to increase the use of electric vehicles on campus and car parking facilities have been provided for these vehicles.

Public Transport and Shuttle Improvements: In 2022, the university's bus and shuttle services were re-optimised according to the areas where employees reside. This change has led to more efficient use of public transport and increased the number of buses. In addition, the university provides public transport card support for employees who prefer to use public transport.

These practices reflect the important steps taken by Boğaziçi University in line with its sustainable transport goals and the transport facilities provided to the campus community. The long-term goal of the university is to make on-campus transport more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

• Boğaziçi University Transport and Parking Services
• Shuttle Transport Services
• Bosphorus Carpool Platform

2024 Sustainability Report SDG-11 (Related Section)

Sustainable Transport Targets and Practices

Boğaziçi University develops innovative transport solutions to facilitate mobility within and between campuses as well as to promote sustainable transport. Comprehensive strategies are implemented to support, measure and promote environmentally friendly transport alternatives such as public transport, walking, car sharing, cycling and electric vehicle use.

Free Shuttle Service Between Campuses: Boğaziçi University offers free shuttle services for students and employees to facilitate transportation between campuses. These shuttles provide fast and comfortable access to on-campus facilities and activities such as meetings, seminars, libraries, laboratories and sports complexes. Shuttle routes and timings are regularly optimised and this service is intensively used by the members of the university.

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https://mekik.bogazici.edu.tr/

Cycling and Walking Paths: Boğaziçi University supports environmentally friendly transport options by encouraging bicycle and pedestrian transport on campuses. Accordingly, significant investments are made in infrastructure such as bicycle paths, bicycle parking areas and safe walking paths within the campus. In addition, the development of inter-campus bicycle routes and increasing the use of bicycles are among the priority targets. Awareness campaigns and events organised to promote cycling contribute to the adoption of this environmentally friendly option.

Car Sharing The “Boun Car Sharing” project, launched to facilitate on- campus transportation and reduce carbon footprint, has been an important step towards sustainable transportation goals. The project encourages car owners to share their vehicles with other students and employees on their journeys on and around campus. A specially designated car-sharing stop at South Campus is marked to make it easy for those in need to find a vehicle. This initiative encourages solidarity and collaboration among the campus community while promoting environmentally friendly transportation habits.

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https://haberler.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/news/kampus/2/bogazicililer-arac-paylasimiyla-kampuslere-da/1105

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: In order to support the use of electric vehicles on Boğaziçi University campuses, charging stations have been established and parking areas have been allocated for these vehicles. In 2023, a total of six electric charging stations were put into service, two 120 kW DC and 11 kW AC at the South Campus and 4 11 kW DC at the North Campus North Parking Building parking lot.

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https://yapiisleri.bogazici.edu.tr/elektrikli-sarj-istasyonlari

Electric Scooter Sharing Programme: Boğaziçi University continues its efforts to implement an electric scooter sharing programme to provide an environmentally friendly alternative for short-distance transportation. This programme aims to facilitate transportation between campuses and increase sustainable transportation options by encouraging the use of electric scooters.

Special Parking Areas for Disabled Drivers: Specially marked parking areas have been allocated on all campuses for the needs of disabled staff and students. These areas are designed with the priority of accessibility so that disabled individuals can easily park their vehicles and move smoothly around the campus.

Public Transport and Shuttle Improvements: In 2022, the university's shuttle services were reorganised and optimised according to the areas where employees reside. Along with the increase in the number of shuttles, improvements in routes and transport times have enabled more efficient and effective use of public transport.

These practices of Boğaziçi University demonstrate its determination to promote environmentally friendly transport and develop sustainable transport solutions on campus. The long-term goal of the university is to create an environmentally friendly and sustainable transport network by minimising negative impacts on the environmen.