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TravelSmart is a travel demand management initiative of the Department of the Environment and Heritage through the Australian Greenhouse Office.
"Travelsmart is about reducing our reliance on cars and making smart choices about other forms of transport. We can all play a part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving the quality of life for ourselves and our communities." Travelsmart Australia web site www.travelsmart.gov.au
In March/April 2006, a TravelSmart Pilot survey, jointly supported by the University, Tasmania University Union, the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources, the Hobart City Council, Metro Tasmania and the Australian Greenhouse Office was undertaken among the first year students attending classes at Sandy Bay campus. Some 580+ responded. A summary of the results of this survey is now available.
Another survey of students/staff arriving at Sandy Bay campus by cars and buses for a typical academic week from 7.30 to 10.30am, was undertaken in September 2006. A summary of the results of this survey is also available.
Introducing the Carpooling Program
As a follow-up, the University jointly with Tasmania University Union and Department of the Australian Greenhouse Office is implementing a TravelSmart Carpool Program to encourage students and staff to participate More information on carpooling.
Free registration to become a carpool participant/Conduct carpooling searches [Personal email username and password required]
Testimonials of Successful Carpool Matches
"This is an excellent program. I have made a new friend living close by. And we now travel together each day. Our arrangement works well since. It is the driver who has the most regular hours, 9-5, and it is the Passenger who is less regular as phd candidate. We make arrangements. Around going to the shops etc after work and we have come to an Agreement, where the passenger bakes bread for the driver, to accommodate the transport costs. Win Win".
"All arrangements have worked really well. It has been a great way to make a new friend and meet people in the UTAS community".
Introducing the Intercampus Bus Service Charter
The University is continuing to fund the intercampus bus service into Semester 2. Further information is available on the following services:
We welcome your feedback on the trial!
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