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Promote sustainable commuting

Università IULM actively undertakes actions to promote the % of more sustainable commuting, supported by a structured governance system. The university has appointed a Mobility Manager and introduced the Piano Spostamenti Casa-Lavoro (PSCL) within its 2025–2027 Strategic Plan. These policy tools provide measurable targets, continuous monitoring, and coordinated strategies to reduce the environmental footprint of commuting, aligned with IULM’s ambition of becoming a car-free university.

Partnerships and incentives for sustainable mobility
Derived from this governance framework, IULM has established a wide network of agreements to support sustainable commuting for both students and staff:

  • Trenitalia Welfare Plus: discounts (10%) on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, and Frecciabianca trains, available to students and staff, valid also for up to six companions.
  • ATM (Milan Transport Company): annual public transport passes for staff at discounted rates, with the option of payroll-based installment payments.
  • Wayla: 10% discount on app-based sustainable urban transport services for both students and staff.
  • Pikyrent: discounts of 50% on unlock fees and 30% on rentals for scooters and microcars, extended to students and staff.
  • Drivalia E+Share: discounted access to a fleet of 100% electric vehicles, with free parking in city zones and electrified airport spaces.
  • Enjoy (ENI): discounted car-sharing rates for students and employees, encouraging shared mobility.
  • Corporate Welfare scheme: IULM has extended welfare benefits to all staff, allowing the purchase of weekly, monthly, or annual public transport passes through welfare credits, structurally promoting the use of public transport.

Pedestrian- and cycling-friendly campus design
 IULM has invested in infrastructure that facilitates sustainable access to the campus:

  • The entire perimeter of the campus and Via Carlo Bo have been made pedestrian-friendly, ensuring safe and attractive walking routes.
  • All pedestrian routes provide direct, consistent access to building entrances.
  • Routes are designed to connect with public transport nodes, including the Romolo metro and railway station, the Viale Cassala bus stop, and the trolleybus line, ensuring seamless integration between university and city transport.
  • Cycling access and parking facilities are provided and integrated into Milan’s wider urban cycling network.

Awareness and communication
IULM regularly informs its community of these opportunities through its official website and internal communication channels. Awareness campaigns highlight the environmental benefits of sustainable commuting and encourage the adoption of eco-friendly travel habits.

Strategic impact
This integrated approach – combining policy (PSCL, Mobility Manager), financial incentives (discounts, welfare), infrastructural improvements (pedestrian and cycling access), and awareness campaigns – demonstrates IULM’s structured commitment to reducing the reliance on private cars and undertaking actions to promote the % of more sustainable commuting .

By implementing these actions, Università IULM contributes to promoting sustainable transport, reducing commuting-related emissions, and ensuring safe, accessible, and eco-friendly connections to the campus for both students and staff.