A sustainable campus is one that is not dependent on vehicles and can be easily traversed by foot or bicycle. The University of Idaho is fortunate to be located in a walkable and 自行车able city. Surrounded by scenic 自行车 lanes and walking paths, most Vandals prefer to walk or 自行车 to campus. 当我们走路时, 自行车, 拼车或乘公共汽车去学校, we are reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and contributing to a cleaner environment.

在 2020 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report，总CO₂ 排放量为1,056吨/年, a 32% reduction from the previous year and a 47% reduction since 2005! Commuting emissions made up only 5.占总排放量的1% profile in 2020, highlighting our community's desire to participate in reducing our impact on the environment.

For more information on parking and transportation, visit the Parking and 运输 office’s website.

为什么这很重要??

In 2020, transportation accounted for the largest portion (27%) of U.S. 温室气体排放总量. More than half of transportation emissions come from personal vehicles alone. The transportation sector is the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally; this includes cars, 卡车, 商用飞机和铁路, all of which release greenhouse gas emissions that pollute our environment and accelerate climate change. When we rely solely on our cars to transport us, which are primarily powered by fossil fuels, we are emitting gases that contribute to a warming planet. That is why the University of Idaho encourages Vandals to choose an emissions-free mode of transportation when travelling to campus whenever possible. The University of Idaho is lucky to be in a city with plenty of walking trails and 自行车 lanes that make getting around better for the environment and more fun!

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Vandals can help the U of I be a more sustainable campus by choosing emissions-free transportation when possible! 无论是散步, 骑自行车, 滑冰, 乘公共汽车，甚至拼车, Vandals can make a difference in keeping our air clean and protecting the environment. When we choose emissions-free transportation, not only are we making a good decision for the community, but also a healthy decision for ourselves. Below we have provided some resources that explain the impact of transportation on the climate and why emissions-free transportation can lead to healthier, 幸福的人.