What are the best ways of getting to University?
Cycling has to be the best way to get to UC. Check out all the services and facilities on campus, whip out your bike, and remember to smile nicely as you cruise past those stuck in traffic jams! From Dr Bike to Biketober, check out cycling at UC.
Cycling has to be the best way to get to UC. Check out all the services and facilities on campus, whip out your bike, and remember to smile nicely as you cruise past those stuck in traffic jams! From Dr Bike to Biketober, check out cycling at UC.
There are buses running every few minutes from plenty of stops around campus. This makes bussing an obvious choice if you live close to a bus route and more than 5km from campus. From bus routes to putting your bike on the bus, find out about taking buses and public transport to get to UC.
There are buses running every few minutes from plenty of stops around campus. This makes bussing an obvious choice if you live close to a bus route and more than 5km from campus. From bus routes to putting your bike on the bus, find out about taking buses and public transport to get to UC.
Walking provides the ultimate level of freedom. With no parking hassles or road rage, it's the easiest way to get some good cardiovascular exercise. It also improves circulation and your immune system, which will give you and your mind a natural lift! Check out UC walking routes.
Walking provides the ultimate level of freedom. With no parking hassles or road rage, it's the easiest way to get some good cardiovascular exercise. It also improves circulation and your immune system, which will give you and your mind a natural lift! Check out UC walking routes.
Carpooling has heaps of benefits. First widely used in the oil-shock 70's, carpooling is back as a social, practical way to reduce costs and emissions when travelling by car. Find out about carpooling to campus.
Carpooling has heaps of benefits. First widely used in the oil-shock 70's, carpooling is back as a social, practical way to reduce costs and emissions when travelling by car. Find out about carpooling to campus.
In New Zealand, about 44% of our total energy is used transporting us around. While driving a private car is convenient, sometimes it isn't always the best form of transport, especially with the cost of running a vehicle. Cars aren't always the fastest way to commute either. Learn more about driving to and from UC.
In New Zealand, about 44% of our total energy is used transporting us around. While driving a private car is convenient, sometimes it isn't always the best form of transport, especially with the cost of running a vehicle. Cars aren't always the fastest way to commute either. Learn more about driving to and from UC.
Transitioning to more sustainable transport
Moving to more sustainable transport in and around our campuses is part of UC’s goal of reaching carbon neutral status by 2030. There are many options to get you to and around our three main campuses, which are all pedestrian, cycle, skateboarding and wheelchair friendly. Biking, walking or bussing are all more sustainable options compared to driving, and by choosing a more sustainable option you’ll save time and money on travel, as well as reduce your emissions. And if you still have to drive regularly, try carpooling or try and use another form of transport once a week (every bit helps!).
UC Transport Survey
Since 1966, the University of Canterbury has conducted a survey into the travel habits of all students and staff. Read the results from the 2020 Travel Survey here. The Travel Survey is set to be conducted again in 2024.
UC Transport Advisory Panel
Sustainable transport planning for UC is guided by a Transport Advisory Panel which consists of representatives of a range of different stakeholders with an interest in sustainable transport and the university.
The Transport Advisory Panel has developed an Issues and options paper, which outlines current high level issues and options for different transport modes, including cycling, walking, busing, and private transport.
