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What is it?

Transport is how we commute from one destination to another. 'Sustainable transport' refers to environmentally friendly methods of commuting, such as public transport, walking or cycling. At Macquarie, however, we think that all transport should and can be sustainable!

Why is it important?

Macquarie University related travel equates to 17,029 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent per annum, representing approximately 0.1% of the total road transport greenhouse gas emissions in NSW.

Our average annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by staff and students is 443 kilograms per capita!

Student Transport Carbon Footprint

Mode of Transport Total Equivelant Student NumBers Average Daily Distance Travelled in KM(s) (each way) Total Average Distance Travelled per person in KM(s) CO2 Emissions (KG per person per KM) Total CO2 Emissions (KG)
Walking 3161 n/a - 0 0
Bicycle 395 n/a - 0 0
Bus 7640 10 152795 0.003 458
Train 3293 22 144892 0.003 435
Motorcycle 263 15 7903 0.08 632
Average Car (4 People) 1581 17 53742 0.08 4299
Average Car 10011 17 340064 0.032 108917
           
  26344     Total Daily 114741
        Total Weekly 401595
        Total Annual 12047836

Staff Transport Carbon Footprint

Mode of Transport Total Equivelant Student NumBers Average Daily Distance Travelled in KM(s) (each way) Total Average Distance Travelled per person in KM(s) CO2 Emissions (KG per person per KM) Total CO2 Emissions (KG)
Walking 272 n/a - 0 0
Bicycle 158 n/a - 0 0
Motorcycle 23 15 679 0.08 54
Bus 543 10 10660 0.003 33
Train 226 22 9955 0.003 30
Car (drive alone) 2760 17 93649 0.32 30032
Car (with passengers) 543 17 18462 0.08 1477
           
  4525     Total Daily 31625
        Total Weekly 110688
        Total Annual 4980973

What are we doing?

In conjuction with GTA, we have developed a Macquarie University Transport Strategy (PDF 11.97MB) and appointed a Sustainable Transport Officer (Mr Adrian Emilsen) to oversee the implementation of sustainable transport programs and policies on campus.

What can you do?

  • Join the Macquarie University Bicycle Users Group on Facebook.
  • If you're a staff member, you can apply to be part of the Staff Travel Loan Scheme.

  • Calculate your Green House Gas emissions when travelling to and from campus

     Macquarie University Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator
    1. Who are you?
    2. How far do you travel to campus? km(s)
    3. How many times do you visit campus each week? day(s)
     
    Your yearly emission rate is kg/GHG

How can I find out more?

If sustainable transport is of interest to you, please contact us or send an email to sustainability@mq.edu.au

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