Every day, the university's students and employees make their way to their place of study or work, using means of transport such as buses, bicycles or cars. When preparing a CO2 balance, THM consciously decided to record and take these arrival and departure routes into account in order to ensure an authentic representation of the greenhouse gas emissions caused by them. It is noticeable that the largest share of total emissions of greenhouse gases comes from this area. The main reason for this is the use of one's own car or motorcycle - i.e. private motorized transport (MIV).
The development and implementation of a mobility concept aims to strengthen environmentally friendly Further of transport (such as public transport, cycling, or walking) and make them more attractive compared to private motorized transport. Furthermore, in line with the sustainability strategy, projects will be initiated within the university, in collaboration with stakeholders both inside and outside THM , to achieve the goal of a mobility transition. This will involve, among other things, collaboration with other Hessian universities, cooperation with the THM union (AStA), and joint negotiations with the cities Giessen and Friedberg in working groups to develop viable solutions for an integrated mobility concept. Existing mobility-related projects and initiatives at the university will be consolidated and coordinated in an integrated manner.
The Sustainability Office team also works closely with the university's two mobility officers, Prof. Dr. Frank Lademann and Prof. Dr. Jörg Pfister. This ensures optimal networking and the implementation of sustainable mobility.
The federal government writes on its website: "Move not less, but differently. The way we get from A to B must become more climate-friendly."
Following this motto, the state of Hesse and the Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen are developing numerous measures to make alternatives to the classic combustion engine car more attractive.
next bike
Giessen has a very well-developed network of stations for the bike-sharing provider Nextbike. For example, all campus areas of the THM (Technical University of Central Hesse) in Giessen have their own station. This makes it easy to travel from the train station (which has three stations!) to the university.
After registering, students can use the bicycles free of charge for 45 minutes - not only in Giessen , but in (almost) all Nextbike systems in Germany, such as Marburg, Kassel, Frankfurt, Cologne or Berlin.
As part of a data collection project for the mobility concept, employees can also use the bicycles free of charge for up to 60 minutes. Detailed registration instructions can be found [here/below/etc.]. here.
cargo bikes
In 2020, three cargo bikes were purchased in order to shift some of the kilometers traveled on business to the pedelec in an environmentally friendly manner. The Hessian Ministry of Finance subsidized the purchase with up to €3,000 per wheel as part of the CO 2 – neutral state administration.
The Rapid with family tub is used for university sport to transport materials and sports equipment within Giessen , for example to the Swan Pond.
The other two Rapids are driven by the craftsmen of the university. They designed the structure themselves according to their needs. This allows materials and tools to be transported back and forth on campus quickly and easily. The three cargo pedelecs, on the road in the THMcolors, reduce the number of kilometers driven by car on and around the university campus. No more looking for a parking space, no more detours because there are one-way streets for cars on the route and just being in the fresh air a little more. So far, everyone involved is very satisfied and is happy to take advantage of this opportunity.
Tool boxes and battery charging station
The THM is becoming more bicycle-friendly! In order to make cycling even more attractive, further covered bicycle parking facilities are planned in addition to the existing bicycle parking spaces. The tool boxes on campus have also been renewed. You can find these here.
You can charge your removed bike battery safely and free of charge in charging boxes between the A10 and A15. The key is available at the information desk.
