Sakarya University has developed an integrated management system to reduce the environmental impacts of campus transportation and promote a culture of sustainable mobility. Vehicle entries, exits, and permit applications are regularly monitored through the SABIS (Sakarya University Information System), and the collected data are transferred to SAUCO₂ – the Sustainable Carbon Tracking System. This system enables the measurement of Scope 3 (transportation-related) emissions in the university’s annual carbon footprint calculations. Meanwhile, the SAKUS (Sakarya Transportation System) mobile application allows real-time tracking of public transportation routes, stop densities, and bus schedules, helping the university community choose faster, more accessible, and low-carbon travel options.
Daily Vehicle Entries to Sakarya University Campus (January 2024)
Sakarya University Carbon Footprint Analysis (2023)
Within the framework of the Green Campus Program, the university promotes sustainable transportation through infrastructure investments such as bicycle lanes, electric scooter stations, pedestrian-priority routes, and free shuttle services. These facilities encourage students and staff to use low-carbon modes of transport for short distances, thereby reducing vehicular traffic and lowering the campus’s overall carbon footprint. Bicycle parking areas, scooter charging points, and safe walking paths established across the campus provide secure and accessible options for environmentally friendly commuting.
Additionally, electronic systems that regulate vehicle entry, color-coded parking zones, parcel delivery points, and permit-based access help maintain traffic order and carbon management. For example, the Trendyol delivery point allows couriers to deliver packages without entering the campus, thereby reducing logistics-related traffic and emissions. All these practices collectively limit private vehicle use, minimize parking demand, and strengthen the university’s sustainable transport framework.
Color-Coded Parking Zones
These efforts under the Green Campus Program reflect Sakarya University’s firm commitment to reducing vehicle dependency and increasing the use of alternative transportation modes. Although specific numerical targets (such as 15% or 20%) are not formally stated in official documents, the university has adopted the strategic goal of gradually decreasing private car use while promoting low-carbon travel alternatives such as cycling, e-scooters, and walking. This approach aligns with Türkiye’s 2053 Net-Zero Emission target and aims to embed sustainable mobility practices as a permanent part of campus life.
