Karlsruhe turns on the bike: Sustainable campus project started!

Karlsruhe turns on the bike: Sustainable campus project started!

Karlsruhe, Deutschland - On June 4, 2025, a cycling day took place at the Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences (HKA) and the Karlsruhe University of Education (PhKA), which took place. The event, which is part of the project for a more bike -friendly campus, invited employees and visitors to test various bicycles. The planning of bicycle parking systems and the introduction of suggestions for improvement were also on the agenda. In addition, desk bikes of the university library could be tried out, and information about the health benefits of cycling were provided. Expert instructions for bicycle repairs rounded off the offer.

The students of the Helmholtz-Gymnasium actively contributed to the event by designing a bicycle course. The aim of this day of action is to promote cycling and establish a sustainable mobility culture. Claudia Hille, professor of cycling at the HKA, emphasizes the relevance of the bicycle both as a means of transport and as a teaching and research object. Birgit Neuer, professor of geography at the PhKA, emphasizes the positive contribution of the project to environmentally friendly mobility and climate protection.

project and measures

The “Bicycle -friendly campus” project will be implemented in the next two years and includes several essential measures. This includes the expansion of a secure network of storage options, the provision of additional service bikes, the creation of changing rooms and the establishment of bicycle workshops. The implementation is scientifically accompanied by the HKA Institute for Transport and Infrastructure and the Institute for Transdisciplinary Social Science of the PhKA. The project also receives support from the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection as part of the national climate protection initiative.

An important aspect of the project is the climate pact of the Karlsruhe universities. This ensures the exchange via the project and comprises eight Karlsruhe universities. Such initiatives are essential to promote the use of bicycles, not only from environmental mass, but also for health reasons. This also supports energy saving and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

meaning of bicycle parking systems

To promote the use of bike, appealing and functional bicycle parking systems play a crucial role. Articles from Umwelt-evangelisch.de emphasize that these systems should be stable and well placed in order to guarantee the safety of the bicycles. Recommendations include the use of leaning iron that are embedded in the ground or screwed on to prevent the bicycles from falling over and rolling away. The theft protection, due to a suitable attachment to the frame, is also essential.

Special requirements for the parking systems also come through the increasing use of e-bikes and cargo bikes. It is important to provide enough space in order to meet different types of bike and sizes. The choice of location is also crucial: central, easy -to -see places promote use and security.

Overall, it can be seen that the combination of targeted actions, scientific support and the exchange in the context of climate protection initiatives is a solid basis for promoting cycling. This is not only an advantage for the universities, but also for the entire city of Karlsruhe.