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Smarter Travel

Transport for Ireland (TFI) Smarter Travel Behaviour Change Programme is a national voluntary programme which supports third-level educational institutions and workplaces to implement voluntary travel plans. These plans focus on promoting and encouraging students and staff to sustainably and actively commute to campus. The National Transport Authority (NTA) Smarter Travel Survey is an integral tool that is used in this process.  

As programme partners, TU Dublin engages in a series of Smarter Travel activities, and students and staff are encouraged to get involved. Find an event or project below and get involved. 

 
 
 

How we travel to TU Dublin

 

detailed infographic of TU Dublin Travel Survey 2024 survey results - graphic is mainly teal and navy

 

Technological University Dublin has published the results of its 2024 Smarter Travel Survey, offering fresh insights into commuting behaviours and travel preferences among students and staff across all five campuses. The findings from the TU Dublin TFI National Transport Authority TU Dublin Smarter Travel Survey 2024 report demonstrate a continued commitment to sustainable and active travel modes, while highlighting persistent challenges around accessibility, infrastructure, and housing.

As part of actions outlined in the recently published TU Dublin Climate Action Roadmap, TU Dublin is endeavouring on an ambitious plan to support more students and staff to arrive to campus by sustainable and active travel.

The 2024 survey reveals strong motivation among staff and students to travel actively and sustainably. While 76% of respondents reported using a sustainable or active mode as their primary form of commuting, many still expressed a desire to increase their use of these modes - with 52% wanting to walk more often, 44% wishing to cycle more frequently, 41% hoping to use public transport more often, and 28% expressing interest in carpooling. Read the full 2024 report in the link below.

Smarter Travel Staff and Student Survey 2024

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