According to the study carried out by the Commissariat for Sustainability of the Faculty of Engineering of the U.Porto (CS-FEUP), around 40% of its community travels to the institution daily, using the car. Knowing that the transport sector is responsible for the emission of 26% of greenhouse gases, promoting sustainable mobility is one of the objectives of CS-FEUP, with the following initiatives being highlighted:

Elaboration of estudos</a > to learn more about how the community travels daily to FEUP facilities, as well as the carbon footprint associated with these journeys
Provision of electric bicycles as part of the implementation of the U-Bike project in U.Porto, whose objective is to promote smooth mobility, with a focus on bicycles, in particular electric bicycles. To find out more about the project and access to bicycles, click here</ li>
Installation of new bike racks
Provision of chargers for electric vehicles
Activities to promote sustainable mobility, such as the 2020 European Mobility Week, in collaboration with the FEUP Sports Commissioner

Commuting at FEUP

European Mobility Week

Bike Racks

Curiosities

Sabia que cada Português emite cerca de 5300 kg de CO₂ num ano?

DIMINUI A QUANTIDADE DE GASES COM EFEITO DE ESTUFA ASSOCIADA ÀS SUAS DESLOCAÇÕES

Whenever possible, travel on foot, or by bike. Leave the car at home and don’t forget that it is possible to access a bicycle through the U-Bike Project
If you want to come to FEUP by bike, follow the following recommendations
If you wish to travel to FEUP by public transport, we recommend that you consult this page

RIDE YOUR BIKE

Ride a bike with other people.
Consider forming a group of friends, colleagues or residents of the building with similar commute times who can share part of your cycling route.
Cycling in a group can be fun, increase your sense of safety and visibility, and also make it easier to find new routes and paths that other people might know about.

GO ONLINE

Reduces daily commutes and business air travel;
For those who have the option, virtual alternatives can not only help reduce transport emissions, but can often be the most accessible, affordable and equitable option.
Do teleworking, flexible working or hybrid working to reduce your travel. FEUP has a remote work program that talks to employees HR.
Organizes hybrid events such as meetings, workshops or conferences, where participants can choose to be in person or virtually.