Travel Advice and Information

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Travel Advice provide information and advice for staff and visitors. We provide information and advice on travelling to University premises by different types of transport and University initiatives for example, greener travel. 

The Open University promotes principles of sustainability, environmental and social justice in their broadest sense. We define sustainability as meeting our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The UN Sustainable Development Goals express sustainability in the context of social, environmental, economic, global and future wellbeing.

We acknowledge the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from our own operations, including the goods and services we procure, our travel, our estate and our finance policies. We are committed to achieving ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, through a programme of investment and measures to reduce and mitigate the adverse environmental impact of our activities.

To find out more about sustainability please look to our Sustainability at the OU page Sustainability at The Open University

For staff: These pages are for local travel information, if you are travelling internationally please go to International Travel (sharepoint.com)

 

Travel Plan

Please note the Travel Plan is currently being reviewed under the Sustainability Groups and Estates.

Our policy is contained in the University Travel Plan which is central to the role of an institution in reducing traffic congestion, accidents and the environmental impacts of the transport activities of their staff, customers and visitors.

Travel Advice News

E-Bike storage update at the Library.

Please be aware that the Library Bike Shed forms part of the Library Building.  In line with Health & Safety regulations, e-bikes and e-bike batteries are not permitted within OU buildings, which include the Library Bike Shed.

The lockers for e-bike battery storage/charging from the Library have been relocated to the bike shed by the Michael Young Building.

E-Bikes are required to be stored in the designated bike shelters, which have fireproof lockers to charge or store e-bike batteries. 

To help us remain compliant with these requirements:

28th October 2026

Looking to make your commute easier, quicker or more cost effective?

The Personal Travel Planning team will be on site on Thursday 22 October, offering free 10-minute one-to-one sessions and personalised travel plans to help you explore travel options and potentially reduce the cost and time of your journeys. 

There's even a £25 prize draw for participants, with extra entries available if you refer a colleague during your session.

Sessions will be held in the Juniper and Medlar rooms next to the Hub, and online appointments are also available if you can't make the day. 

20th October 2026