The University introduced a very restrictive car parking policy for its students in 2006. This meant that students living on or close to campus did not generally qualify for a car parking permit.
The University also implemented a package of incentives to travel by other means. Having a full time travel coordinator in post ensured that time can be spent on arranging and implementing these initiatives, including:
Additional cycle parking across the campus, with further secure cycle parking compounds (in locked units) allocated solely for the use of students.
Improvements to shower and changing facilities in some campus buildings.
New sign-posted University cycle route to the city centre via the towpath beside the Lancaster Canal.
Initiatives and freebies such as Cycle Challenge Events, Mass cycle rides to campus on University Cycle Days, Free ‘Dr. Bike’ services, police post-coding of bicycles and cycling promotional stands around the campus.
Sale of cheap used reconditioned bicycles on campus to students through ‘GreenLancaster’.
