From 1 September 2024, students and staff will have more options for moving about the 106-hectare area that makes up DTU Lyngby Campus.
DTU will be part of a test project run by the Capital Region of Denmark to promote green, public transport by facilitating access to shared mobility in the form of shared bicycles and cars. The shared vehicles are available at selected stations, at bus stops, and other traffic hubs in the suburban municipalities, including Rudersdal.
At DTU Lyngby Campus, you can already rent shared cars, but soon there will also be shared bikes available at multiple sites, which you can take to Lyngby station, for example.
“At DTU, we focus on more people cycling to, from, and on campus, and we would like to collaborate with the Capital Region of Denmark, among others, on this,” says Allan Aagaard Murphy, Head of Operations at DTU’s Campus Service.
Researchers at DTU Compute are involved in evaluating the projects and gathering knowledge about the use of the bikes. DTU’s Campus Service gets access to the project data, and can use the insights in campus development.
Attractive alternative to car
According to the Capital Region of Denmark, public transport can be strengthened by incorporating the bike as a key element in ensuring an uninterrupted journey from the station or bus stop to the workplace or study. This is known as the ‘first and last mile’ challenge, which is a significant factor in getting more commuters to replace the car with public transport.
“Currently, a light rail is being built and we also have several bus lines that stop on campus. By helping commuters cover the last stretch to campus with shared bikes, we hope more students and staff will be motivated to leave their cars behind,” Allan Aagaard Murphy elaborates.
Sharing regular and e-bikes
It will be the bike sharing providers who are responsible for the daily operation of the bikes and for the direct contact with the users. Dott’s shared bikes are electric, while Donkey Republic’s are regular.
Previous transport surveys at DTU show that two out of three cyclists at DTU are students. It has therefore been decided to place the majority of the bicycles at the large teaching buildings.
The bike sharing test at DTU Lyngby Campus will run for a minimum of 18 months.
