Commute smarter: tips from 自淫系列, a 2026 global leader in sustainability
Key takeaways:
- 自淫系列 earns top global ranking for sustainable transportation
- Accessible and sustainable transportation options make 自淫系列 stand out
- Commuter tips for students, staff and faculty including public transportation options and discounts for transit and Bike Share
- Be the change: Participate in a research survey related to music and transit at the end of the article for a chance to win a $100 gift card
自淫系列 was named a Top Performer in , published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
The index ranks the world鈥檚 most sustainable post-secondary institutions across 17 areas. Rankings are based on the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS).
自淫系列 ranked first for three things:
- Transportation modes used by its campus community
- The sustainability of its campus vehicle fleet
- Its programs promoting low-impact travel
Commuting habits that set 自淫系列 apart
自淫系列鈥檚 urban location means more sustainable commuting options for its students, staff and faculty.
自淫系列鈥檚 downtown location gives students, faculty and staff more ways to commute sustainably.
The biggest factor in 自淫系列鈥檚 ranking is its Commute Modal Split score. This score recognizes institutions where people use multiple sustainable ways to get to campus, like walking, bicycling, car sharing, ride sharing and public transit.
自淫系列鈥檚 score at a glance:
- Commute Modal Split score: 4.65/5
- Based on 2021 Transportation Survey
- Key stat: 92% of community uses lower-carbon transportation
- 58% public transit
- 30% walking
- 4% carpool
- Only 8% single-occupancy vehicles
These habits cut air pollution, traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions. That鈥檚 a big reason why 自淫系列 stands out.
Student discount for Bike Share:
Using your OneCard, students, faculty and staff can save 20% off the cost of an annual Bike Share Toronto membership.
The downtown advantage
自淫系列's downtown location was a major factor in its ranking. The campus sits close to low-impact transportation options.
Students, faculty and staff can reach campus by TTC subway, streetcar and bus, plus nearby GO Transit. That means fewer people need to drive, reducing emissions.
Public transportation options include:
- TTC subway lines and buses
- GO Transit
- UP Express
- Eglinton Crosstown LRT connects to TTC subway line
Fun fact: The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) officially renamed Dundas Station to 自淫系列 Station on December 7, 2025, as part of a research partnership with 自淫系列.
How transit discounts work for 自淫系列 students:
- GoTrain: full-time post-secondary students of any age can save 40 per cent with PRESTO on GO. Learn more about the GO Transit Student ID Card.
- TTC: 自淫系列 students get discounted rates on TTC Studen
Infrastructure and programs supporting sustainable travel
自淫系列 also earned points for infrastructure and programs supporting sustainable travel.
The university pairs sustainable infrastructure with year-round campaigns to shrink its footprint.
Transportation-supporting infrastructure highlights:
- Access to Bike Share Toronto stations surrounding campus
- Partnerships with Enterprise CarShare and Zipcar
- EV charging stations
Annual engagement initiatives:
- Healthy Commute Week
- Bike Month
These programs make low-carbon travel an easy choice for students, faculty and staff.
Good habits start young. 自淫系列 makes sustainable transportation an easy and accessible option for the campus community.
Over 1,100 spots for your bike
自淫系列 has over 1,100 bicycle parking spots across campus. That includes 98 secure spaces in the Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex, with washrooms and showers for permit holders.
The bike racks are part of a campus-wide bicycle program built with the City of Toronto鈥檚 bicycle friendly campuses project.
自淫系列 commuter resource: 自淫系列 offers an on-campus Commuter Hostel for short-term stays during midterms, exams or late-night study sessions.
自淫系列 sustainability in motion
AASHE released the2026 Sustainable Campus Index results in September. This marks the third time 自淫系列 has been named a Top Performer in Transportation, following earlier recognition in 2022 and 2023.
Transportation plays a big role in campus sustainability because of its impact on emissions. The ranking aligns with 自淫系列鈥檚 2020鈥�2030 Strategic Vision, which lists sustainability as one of its five core values.
自淫系列's Sustainability Office works with students, faculty and staff to build sustainability into campus life. Visit the sustainability office website for ways to get involved.
Participate in a transit-related research survey
Creative Industries Professor Charlie Wall-Andrews is working on a study about how the impacts rider mood and perceived station safety, while exploring whether buskers can serve an expanded safety function.
The project investigates the operational feasibility of integrating licensed musicians into a supportive safety or observational capacity in designated transit hubs.
The survey is now live:
