News, stories and events on sustainable travel in St Andrews.
A pilot scheme between the University and Stagecoach to give staff and students a 75% discount on bus travel saved more than £700,000 in its first 12 months and reduced the carbon footprint of travellers by 614 tonnes…
Sustainable Travel The University is certified as a Cycle-friendly Campus, with a rating of ‘excellent.’ The St Andrews Bike Users Group was initially set up to address issues around bike safety and cycle light use.…
An ambitious local active travel project has recently secured a second round of funding from charity Sustrans to proceed with plans to better connect the neighbourhoods, pathways and streets of St Andrews, so that it’s…
It is with great delight that we can announce Walter Bower House bike shed is open for use at the University’s Eden Campus, in Guardbridge. Please familiarize yourself with the induction video which will allow you to…
A staggering 98% of people who responded to the consultations on the University’s Environmental Strategy agreed that they were concerned about climate change, and 93% were positive to the vision that the University…
We are delighted to announce that St Andrews’ University Bike to Work Breakfasts are running on a monthly basis! Open to all staff members and post graduate students, Bike to Work Breakfasts are run and supported by…
Lindsey Mackay, the Sustainability Intern for the Environment Team, discusses the benefits of cycling to work and on-going projects and developments. The Environment Team strive to improve the sustainability agenda…
George King, from the University’s Environment Team, describes his experience of driving an electric car on a long distance journey. The Environment Team strive to improve the sustainability agenda across the…
Sustrans, the UK’s leading smarter travel charity, are challenging people across Scotland to commute by low-carbon means, during May 2016. Here in St Andrews we are already blazing a trail; the University is in 5th…
Everyone is familiar with the benefits of regular exercise. Most obviously, improved cardiovascular fitness, better muscle tone and increased fat burning potential. Not to mention reducing stress and fighting off low…