Do the Green Thing

Travel and Transport

An important way of reducing carbon dioxide emissions is to cut down on private car use. Whether you are coming to UEL to work, study, or visit or are travelling between campuses, there are alternatives that have less impact on the environment.

There are a number of ways of getting to UEL in a more sustainable way including walking, cycling, using public transport and car sharing. UEL is also in the process of producing a Sustainable Travel Plan, which will be available online when it is completed.

Staff who regularly commute to UEL via public transport may wish to consider taking advantage of a season ticket loan.

Cycling on, off and between campuses

The Greenway is a level, almost continuous and straight traffic-free route that passes through East London. It conveniently connects the Stratford and Docklands campuses, so you can cycle from Stratford High Street to Beckton. NOTE: there are currently diversions in place on the Greenway between Pudding Mill Lane station and Stratford High Street. See the links below for details.

You can also read more information on cycling incentives at UEL, such as the Cycle to Work bicycle-purchasing scheme or the locked cycle shelters for staff.

Links

• Active Living Map - shows the Greenway and other cycling and walking routes in Newham.
• Crossrail Greenway diversion - map showing the diversion of the Greenway.
• Transport for London – check public transport information and order free cycle maps.
• Sustrans – find out all you need to know about cycling.
• Cyclestreets - plan a cycling route - quiet, fast or balanced - with an elevation profile.
• Walkit – get a walking route map between any two points including your journey time, calorie burn, step count and carbon saving.

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