Special attention is given to multimodal journeys, last-mile connectivity, and the role of sustainable transport options such as cycling and public transport. Building on this, the project identifies concrete improvement opportunities through the university as employer and education provider, including targeted mobility offers such as discounted or integrated public transport tickets, company bike and campus bike programs, as well as car sharing and ride pooling cooperations. Further options would be attractive remote work and hybrid teaching arrangements, as well as enhanced on-campus facilities such as secure bike parking, showers, and changing rooms.
Together with students and employees, commuting patterns to and from campus are analysed through surveys, voluntary tracking tools, and anonymised mobility data. The focus lies on how people travel across Berlin using different modes of transport and how they access the campus.
This includes journeys via Berlin U-Bahn, Berlin S-Bahn, trams, buses, walking and cycling routes, and private mobility options. The data reveals key insights into peak arrival and departure times, preferred transport modes, major interchange points, and differences between student and employee commuting behaviour.
These findings are particularly relevant in light of Berlin's growing mobility demands, climate targets, and pressure on public transport infrastructure. On this basis, the university can develop tailored measures:
- Flexible teaching and working schedules to spread demand over time
- Campus shuttle options to major hubs
- Information and advisory services on sustainable mobility
- Mobility budgets or subsidies for climate-friendly modes
Understanding access flows thus enables more efficient, sustainable, and user-friendly integration of the campus within the city.
