Active Mobility and Campus Bike-Sharing: University Sustainable Mobility Program
Active mobility plays a vital role in promoting sustainable urban development and healthier lifestyles by connecting people to destinations through human-powered transport such as walking and cycling. It reduces traffic congestion, carbon emissions, and dependence on fossil fuels while improving air quality and accessibility. In the context of the university, active mobility fosters inclusivity, efficiency, and satisfaction within the campus community. The University Sustainable Mobility Program (USMP) of Caraga State University (CSU) promotes environmentally friendly transport modes like cycling and walking to align with global and national sustainability goals. The program aims to reduce the campus’s carbon footprint, enhance air quality, and improve overall well-being by making sustainable transport part of everyday university life. The PadyaKalikasan Project, an initiative of iKilos Bayugan, supports this mission by advocating for bicycle-friendly and eco-conscious mobility. The campaign equips communities with bike repair stations, bike racks, and educational programs that integrate environmental awareness. It collaborates with local governments and schools to promote active mobility policies, including bike-sharing systems that encourage climate-resilient, low-carbon lifestyles. Through the partnership between CSU and PadyaKalikasan, the university launched a bike-sharing program as part of its sustainability goals. This collaboration symbolizes academic leadership and youth-driven environmental action. By providing accessible and affordable bicycle transport, the system helps reduce congestion and carbon emissions while promoting healthier lifestyles across the university. This collaboration empowers students and staff to choose low-carbon transport, lessens traffic congestion, and fosters climate action from the ground up. Explore how youth-led innovation and academic leadership are driving sustainable mobility at CSU. https://tinyurl.com/USMP-Padyak
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CSU bike-sharing system records 948 rides, avoids 0.0883 metric tons of C0₂ in two months
The Caraga State University (CSU) Bike-Sharing System has shown significant environmental impact in its first two months of implementation, recording 948 campus rides and helping avoid an estimated 0.0883 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from August to September. According to data gathered by Pollution Control Unit and iKilos Bayugan, the initiative also led to the avoidance of 37.6 liters of gasoline and a total of 900+ hours of active travel among student and staff users. The figures were calculated using the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) tailpipe emission factor of 248.55 grams of CO₂ per kilometer traveled. The CSU Bike-Sharing System, launched through a Memorandum of Agreement between the university and PadyaKalikasan, aims to promote sustainable mobility and low-carbon transport options on campus. The program provided bicycles and bike racks for student and faculty use, advancing climate-friendly practices and supporting local policies on active transportation. The evaluation underscores the potential of campus-based active mobility programs to support the country’s commitments to climate resilience and sustainability.
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CSU bike-sharing shows early impact in cutting carbon emissions
Caraga State University (CSU) has recorded remarkable environmental and mobility benefits just weeks after launching its campus-wide bike-sharing system under the University Sustainable Mobility Program (USMP), in partnership with iKilos Bayugan's PadyaKalikasan initiative. From February 4 to April 7, the program logged 906 rides on campus bicycles, translating to over 900 hours of travel. These efforts have resulted in the avoidance of 36 liters of gasoline consumption and approximately 0.0845 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, a strong indicator of the project's contribution to a cleaner, greener campus. The initiative forms part of CSU's broader climate action and sustainability goals. The program seeks to reduce reliance on motorized vehicles and promote active mobility within the university by offering students and staff an eco-friendly and cost-effective transport alternative and for leisure. The data used for the evaluation was adapted from the Mobility Awards 2024 Bicycle Count Report, a recognized benchmark in urban mobility tracking. The system’s revenue is reinvested in maintenance and repair of the fleet, ensuring the sustainability of the service in the long term. The partnership with iKilos Bayugan, particularly its PadyaKalikasan movement, has also brought community engagement into the spotlight — emphasizing that environmental responsibility is both a local and collective duty. With sustainability gaining momentum in academic institutions, CSU's proactive approach through USMP could serve as a model for other campuses across the region looking to implement eco-friendly transportation systems.
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Caraga State University rolls out bike-sharing system under new Sustainable Mobility Program
Caraga State University (CSU) has officially launched its Sustainable Mobility Program, introducing a bike-sharing system aimed at reducing the campus's carbon emissions and promoting greener, healthier transportation alternatives. The program kicked off on August 19 with the deployment of ten bicycles as an initial step toward building a more environmentally sustainable campus. Spearheaded by CSU’s Pollution Control Office, the initiative reflects the university's strong commitment to climate action and sustainable development. In a significant collaboration, CSU partnered with iKilos Bayugan, a local non-governmental organization, to implement the program under the PadyaKalikasan Project, with support from the Korean Safety Health Environment (SHE) Foundation. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed during the launch, formalizing the partnership. Signing the agreement were CSU President Dr. Rolyn C. Daguil, Pollution Control Officer Vincent N. Cotoron, and iKilos Bayugan Executive Director Sheen Milger A. Ochavo. CSU hopes these efforts will lead to a measurable reduction in its carbon footprint, improvement in air quality, decrease in noise pollution, and a boost in safety and accessibility for all campus users. Importantly, the initiative also seeks to foster a culture of environmental stewardship among students, faculty, and staff. The Sustainable Mobility Program forms part of CSU’s broader agenda to align university operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to climate action, sustainable cities, and responsible consumption.
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