Adopted on 21 January 2026 by the Board of Directors of the University of Liège, the new daily mobility policy is a strategic document setting out the guidelines, ambitions and actions to be implemented to improve travel to and around the ULiège campuses by 2030.
As part of the Institutional Strategic Plan and the Transition Roadmap, which define the University's ambitions in terms of sustainability and social and environmental transition, targets have been set to reduce the carbon footprint associated with commuting between home and the University, as well as to reduce single-occupant car use. These targets address two major challenges facing the University in terms of daily mobility:
- The institution's carbon footprint
Travel accounts for 25% of ULiège's total emissions, making it the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions after the purchase of goods and services, according to the carbon footprint assessment carried out in 2024.
- Campus accessibility, a key factor in the University's attractiveness
In order to guarantee this accessibility, the University aims to promote and encourage the use of alternative modes of transport to single-occupant car use.
In addition, a qualitative objective has been incorporated in order to improve user satisfaction with their chosen modes of transport, taking into account the reality of these modes.
Encouraging results
The 2025–2030 Daily Mobility Policy is a continuation of the policy implemented between 2020 and 2025, the evaluation of which highlighted the impact of the structural measures put in place.
Across all campuses, a 13% reduction in car use was observed among staff members, mainly in favour of active modes of transport. Among students, modal shares remain more stable, with public transport remaining the preferred mode of transport (55%).
Changes in the main mode of transport for all campuses:
A six-part action plan for two distinct audiences
The previous mobility policy set modal shift targets in line with the Walloon Government's FAST 2030 vision. At the level of the university community as a whole, these targets have generally been achieved. However, there are still differences between campuses, as well as between staff and students, whose mobility realities and practices differ.
ULiège's targets for 2030, expressed as a percentage of journeys made (modal share T), have therefore been defined in a differentiated manner in order to aim for realistic modal shifts that are adapted to the characteristics and specificities of each site (location, accessibility by public transport, potential for active modes, etc.) as well as the specific characteristics of the student body and staff members.
Modal shift targets for 2030 :
To achieve these objectives, 96 measures have been identified and incorporated into a six-part action plan:
- Reducing travel in order to manage travel demand;
- Combating single-occupant car use in order to reduce the number of vehicles on our campuses and adapt public spaces and road systems to improve safety for all users;
- Promoting a modal shift by promoting all modes of sustainable transport and offering high-quality alternatives to single-occupant car use;
- Logistics, bringing together all measures aimed at rationalising/optimising travel related to the institution's activities.
- Communicate/Raise awareness/Experiment, bringing together all measures aimed at informing and encouraging members of the university community to choose different options for travelling between home and campus.
- Training/Networking, in order to facilitate exchanges, identify problems and propose solutions.
Among these 96 actions, 12 priority measures and 9 supporting measures have been identified. All of these measures will be evaluated in mobility surveys planned for 2027 and 2030.
The 12 priority measures.
These measures are considered priorities because their implementation has a significant impact on modal shift. Each of these measures is accompanied by a monitoring indicator.
Section 1: Reducing travel
Integrate travel issues into regional development and real estate strategy :
- Establish campus development and planning schemes.
Manage travel demand: :
- Monitor class schedules: smooth out peak times, limit inter-site travel by students during the day..
Section 2 : Combating single-occupant car use
Reducing the number of vehicles to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety for all :
- Developing and obtaining Board approval for an institutional parking policy (in line with the arrival of the tram and P+R facilities)
Section 3: Supporting modal shift
Public transport | Optimising services :
- Monitor school hours to spread out peak times in line with public transport services.
- Rolling stock: Operate BUSWAYS 2 and 3 lines with tri-buses.
- Infrastructure: Establish the necessary dedicated bus lanes for BUSWAYS B2 and B3 (Square Gramme, Rue Grétry, etc.), particularly for sites.
- Operation: Reduce waiting times at transfer points.
ACTIVE MODES | Encourage the use of active modes (cycling, walking) :
- Evaluation of the 2020-2025 cycling plan (network, bike racks, bike boxes, shelters, facilities, showers) - check that supply meets demand and list the facilities still to be built (shelters, facilities, showers).
- Complete and improve the supra-municipal cycling network to and from the city centre, Ougrée station, the Boncelles and Condroz hubs, the Sclessin tram stop and Tilff station.
- Study the need for student bicycle/student accommodation parking and strengthen the ULiège offer for staff and students living in the city.
Section 5 : Communicate / raise awareness / experiment
PROMOTE MOBILITY POLICY and publicise measures and actions
- Offer MOBILITY MANAGER support for those who want to change their mode of transport and/or support by neighbourhood, faculty or theme, involving students in the groups
EVALUATE the impact of the measures taken and actions carried
- Federal survey on commuting for employees and students.
The nine accompanying measures
Although these measures have a more limited impact, they are essential to ensure the visibility of the actions undertaken.
Section 1 : Reducing travel
Managing travel demand :
- Create (or provide information on) co-working spaces on campus (or off-campus) to limit inter-site travel by staff members.
- Analyse the need for student spaces and individual lockers within each faculty.
Section 2 : Combating single-occupant car use
Adapting roads and public spaces | Reorganising public spaces (roads, car parks, paths) for improved accessibility and safety :
- Making recommended routes safer, particularly at junctions and cycle/pedestrian crossings (especially on Boulevard de Colonster and Boulevard du Rectorat, Sart Tilman campus.
Carpooling – car sharing I Reducing the modal share of single-occupant car use :
- Authorising and defining the use of Cambio for staff members and the rental of vehicles for business travel. (achieved).
Encouraging the use of less polluting vehicles I Promoting electric :
- Installing charging stations for electric cars (phase 2).
Section 3 : Supporting modal shift
Public transport | Optimising the offer :
- Facilitating the reimbursement procedure for all staff members (upon purchase rather than at the end of the subscription period)
ACTIVE MODES | Encouraging the use of active modes (cycling, walking) :
- On the “Welcome ULiège” accommodation search platform for researchers and students: include an added value criterion for the provision of bicycle storage.
- Authorise bicycle leasing for staff members (decree amendment).
- Develop an institutional market for the purchase and maintenance of service bicycles.es.
Download the 2025-30 daily mobility policy (in french)
Some actions taken during the 2020-25 period :
Organisation of activities and reduction of travel :
- Optimisation of class schedules and room allocation to reduce student travel, deployment of working from home.
- Consolidation of HEC activities on a single site.
Public transport :
Active modes :
