The University of Sheffield
Estates & Facilities Management

transport

Bike Sale Bikes Foreground Darren and queue background"The University of Sheffield is committed to sustainable travel and seeks to promote alternatives to one-person-one-car commuter travel where possible..."

NEWS: We are consulting on a new University Travel Plan. You can read it here. We would welcome feedback from staff and students. Please send your comments to travelplan@sheffield.ac.uk .

We hope you find the following pages useful when making travel choices; whether for business, commuting or recreational journeys. If we can help in any way with transport information or travel advice please contact us by either emailing travelplan@shef.ac.uk or call (22)29056.

The Environment Team are responsible for developing and implementing the University's Transport Policy (see Downloads, right). This includes parking policies and promoting sustainable forms of transport.

 All income generated from car parking is ring-fenced and reinvested into car park management and sustainable transport initiatives.

Cycling

  • Cycle Hut- free bike checks and at cost servicing
  • Map of our over 1400 cycle spaces
  • Cycle Forum
  • Our student bike sales and work with ReCycle Bikes

Public Transport

  • Discounted ticketing service online
  • Free Travel between campus and Northern General Hospital
  • Excellent accessibility by tram and bus

Driving

  • Car sharing scheme (joint with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals)
  • Promoting sustainable fuels in our fleet
  • Managed staff, student and visitor parking

Walking

  • Walking routes to work- online maps
  • Staff events to promote walking
  • Over a quarter of staff walk to work- why not join them?