ACCELERATING TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY ON OUR CAMPUSES IN LIÈGE In 2024-2025, the University took a decisive step forward in its commitment to more sustainable mobility with the completion of long-awaited infrastructure projects. This year will mark a real transformation in access to the Liège campuses, thanks to major investments in active and collective mobility. Notable advances include: the roll-out in autumn 2024 of support facilities for cyclists (secure parking, racks, self-repair stations) thanks to a subsidy from the SPW; the launch of the BUSWAY and cycling facilities from Condroz to Sart Tilman in June 2024 by the OTW; the start of the Colonster cycle route in the autumn, followed in spring 2025 by the Rive Gauche - Quai Roosevelt project, in collaboration with the City of Liège. The summer of 2025 saw the launch of the "Grande Traverse" cycle route and the development of cycle crossings on the Colonster and Rectorat boulevards. Finally, the Sart Tilman cycle network will be completed, making the routes safer and more coherent. These projects, led by the OTW, SPW, or the City, and initiated, supported, and coordinated by ULiège, reflect a commitment to taking concrete action to make our campuses more accessible, safe, and sustainable, while actively encouraging the transition to green mobility for our entire community. Véronique Loiseau (V.Loiseau@uliege.be) FIND OUT MORE 2024 SURVEY: TOWARDS A MORE APPROPRIATE AND RESPONSIBLE MOBILITY POLICY The mobility survey conducted by ULiège between March and April 2024 gathered more than 4,000 responses and 700 comments, enabling a detailed update of travel data to the Arlon, Gembloux and Liège campuses. This survey, which has been extended to students since 2021, complements the federal level questionnaire by incorporating specific realities at ULiège. It feeds into the new 2025-2030 mobility policy. Among staff members (40% participation), solo car use continues to decline (60%, down 13% since 2017), in favour of cycling (11%), train (9%), bus (12%) and walking (5%). Cycling, in particular, is growing in popularity throughout the year. Among students (8% participation), the majority use public transport, particularly buses (44%). Nearly one in two students travel between campuses, and 80% benefit from the €12/year TEC travel pass. Micromobility remains marginal. These results confirm that needs vary depending on the audience and campus. The university is therefore adjusting its mobility strategy to take these realities into account, in order to promote sustainable accessibility and support the ecological transition. Véronique Loiseau (V.Loiseau@uliege.be); Patrick Jacquemin (Patrick.Jacquemin@uliege.be) FIND OUT MORE A NEW STAGE IN WASTE SORTING: MAKING WAY FOR ORGANIC WASTE As part of its sustainable waste management policy, in February 2025 ULiège installed around thirty outdoor containers dedicated to organic waste at several of its sites. These new facilities, recognisable by their green colour, are secure and accessible only to authorised persons. Some are specifically intended for university cafeterias and restaurants, with a view to better recycling organic waste from catering. This initiative is part of an overall strategy to improve sorting at source, reduce the university's environmental impact and encourage more responsible behaviour in terms of waste management. The exact location of the containers can be found online. In addition, outdoor sorting bins have been installed in the Agora district and the HEC site. Cellule Service & Sûreté de l’ARI FIND OUT MORE 44 | REPORT SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSITION AT ULIÈGE | 2024 – 2025
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