Analysis of the modal choice of transport at the case of university: Case of University of the Basque Country of San Sebastian

Abstract

Transportation has significant and long lasting economical, social and environmental impacts, and so is an important dimension of urban sustainability. Any effort that is made to achieve sustainability must take into account that universities are unique places functioning in specific contexts. Any university working towards sustainability must deal with the issue of transportation as students, staff and visitors commuting to and from campus represent one of the most important impacts a university has on the environment and society. Through the analysis of a specific experience, the main reflection of this paper is to improve the mobility patterns of the University of the Basque Country of San Sebastian in favor of the most secure, sustainable, fair and efficient ways of transport.