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Monash Sustainable Transport Month


Monash is showing its commitment to reducing its impact on our environment by launching Sustainable Transport Month from September 22nd to October 18th.

Sustainable Transport Month is about reducing the number of single occupancy car rides whilst promoting sustainable and healthy travel options to and from Monash.

During Sustainable Transport Month, all Monash students and staff will be asked to consider how they travel to campus and will be encouraged to either ride, walk, take public transport or carpool to show their commitment to this exciting initiative.


What you can do:



  • Transport Survey The Transport Survey to be conducted during Sustainable Transport Month, is an important tool that allows Monash University to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable practices and the environment by identifying current travel patterns and areas that need improvement. This year’s survey is also feeding into the development of a new bicycle strategy.

    The survey is being conducted by an external consultant, GTA Consultants, on behalf of Monash University. Any information provided will be treated as confidential, with responses aggregated for reporting purposes.

    This is a great opportunity for you to contribute to the future planning of the University. With a few clicks (and approximately 5 minutes of your time) you can assist in the development of a more environmentally sustainable University. By simply completing the survey, you could also win one of two new bikes.
     

  • Walk to work activities:



  • Ride to work activities:



    • Ride to Work Day 14th October
      Monash has been a keen participant of Ride to Work Day in the past and encourages all its staff and students to get involved and experience cycling to work - its good for your health, for your community and for your environment. Free breakfast will be provided across all six Victorian campuses and the Alfred Medical Research & Education Precinct (AMREP) throughout the morning so come along, try something new and share a great breakfast and some new experiences 
       

    • Dr Bike maintenance sessions
      Put off from riding the bike in the shed because of flat tyre or old chain? Then these sessions are for you. The Bikery staff will demonstrate and provide information to staff and students on the basics of maintaining and repairing your bike. Participants are encouraged to bring along their bikes or just come along with a question about getting your bike back on the road. The sessions will be held at 3pm, at one campus each week starting on the 13th October at Clayton, the 20th October at Caulfield, 27th October at Parkville and 3rd November at Peninsula at venues to be confirmed.
       

    • Cycle training- Confidence to commute
      This course is designed to help riders build their confidence in commuting to and from work. The sessions will teach riders how to safely position themselves on the road, identifying situations and also practical experience on the road with a trained cycling instructor.  Training sessions will be held at the Clayton campus on the 25 September (10-1pm) and 6th (1-4pm) and 14th October (10-1pm) and at the Caulfield Campus on the 21st October (1-4pm).  Click here for further information.
       

    • Existing resources
      Showers facilities are available at all campuses.