Atatürk University actively implements multiple, university-level measures that increase the percentage of sustainable commuting for students, staff, contractors, and campus residents. First, the University operates an internal shuttle (“ring”) system on fixed routes and timetables covering major academic and residential hubs across the Yakutiye campus; routes and hours are publicly posted and regularly updated, demonstrating a standing shared-transport scheme dedicated to day-to-day campus mobility. Atatürk Üniversitesi Atatürk Üniversitesi Atatürk Üniversitesi The campus mobility offer is reinforced by city bus and minibus services whose lines and schedules explicitly serve the University during peak periods, thereby extending public-transport access for commuters beyond the campus perimeter. ulasim.erzurum.bel.tr Second, the University provides dedicated cycling infrastructure—a campus cycle-track network (≈7 km) that forms a ring across key precincts—together with a campus environment publicly described as “eco-friendly… with colourful bicycle paths,” which promotes walking and cycling as everyday modes. Haberler Facebook Complementing these measures, Atatürk University maintains campus traffic rules that prioritize pedestrians and manage private-car access via the HGS (Fast Pass) system, a policy framework that curbs unnecessary single-occupancy driving and supports safer walk-and-cycle conditions on internal roads. Atatürk Üniversitesi Finally, the University enables low- and zero-emission car commuting for residual trips by providing electric-vehicle (EV) recharging on or adjacent to university premises (e.g., Rectorate and hospital zone, lodgings and pools), as listed by national charging networks and mapping services. Yandex eAracım Araba Şarj İstasyonları Together, these ongoing actions—university-operated shuttles, integration with municipal transit, on-campus cycle tracks and pedestrian-priority rules, and provision of EV charging—constitute a coherent, long-standing programme to promote and grow the share of sustainable commuting at Atatürk University, supported by publicly accessible information on official university and municipal channels.
1. Free Staff Shuttle Service
Atatürk University provides a free shuttle / service bus for staff, which supplements the regular ring shuttle and reduces dependency on private vehicles. This service is operated by the University and reserved for employee commuting, helping to shift staff mobility toward shared transport rather than individual use of cars.
2. Bicycle Parking, Storage & Infrastructure
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The University maintains bicycle parking and secure storage facilities across the campus, enabling cyclists to park and store their bikes safely during working or class hours.
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A network of dedicated bicycle paths runs through the campus, forming a “ring” and connecting academic buildings, dormitories, and central services. According to campus descriptions, the campus includes a fully covered bicycle-way across the site. erzurumportali.com
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The University has engaged in bicycle policy and promotion efforts, such as hosting a “Bicycle Policies & Practices” workshop (Erzurum Bicycle Days) in collaboration with local government and civil society. Cyclist Türkiye
3. Pedestrian-Priority Campus & Traffic Rules
Within the campus, traffic is regulated to prioritize pedestrians: internal roadways give precedence to walking, and vehicular access is controlled through HGS (fast pass) gate systems which also manage and limit non-essential private car movement. Atatürk Üniversitesi+1 Pedestrian walkways are integral and the campus is described in public sources as being designed with walking and green space in mind. erzurumportali.com
4. Discounted Public Transit / Transit Cards
To encourage use of external public transport, Atatürk University offers reduced-price or discounted transit cards for students and staff, making local buses and minibuses more affordable and shifting commuting cost incentives. (You specified this is present; I incorporate it into the text as a known measure.)
5. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
The University supports electric vehicle commuting by providing EV charging stations on or near campus premises, including in the Rectorate, hospital zones, lodgings, and pool/housing areas. These charging points facilitate adoption of low-emission car commuting among staff or students who must use a vehicle. Metronic by Keenthemes Atatürk Üniversitesi Facebook
