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

Tour of Britain cycling race comes to Milton Keynes – and right past our campus! Information on Road Closures

Please note on Thursday 04 September 2025 Milton Keynes will be hosting a stage of

28th August 2025

Cycling UK & Lime's New City Cycle Training Guide

We believe everyone deserves to enjoy the freedom of city cycling safely and with confidence...

A new city cycle training guide brought to you by Cycling UK and Lime | Cycling UK

22nd August 2025

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Upcoming Events

Aug 14

Cyclescheme - Open Webinar

Thursday, August 14, 2025 - 11:30 to 12:15

Online

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, these sessions are packed with valuable tips, information, and expert insights to help you get the most from your Cycle to Work scheme. From bike maintenance to safety tips, we've got you covered.The 30–45-minute sessions will cover the advanta...

Aug 28

Cyclescheme - Open Webinar

Thursday, August 28, 2025 - 11:30 to 12:15

Online

Sep 11

Cyclescheme - Open Webinar

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 11:30 to 12:15

Sep 25

Cyclescheme - Open Webinar

Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 11:30 to 12:15

Sep 4

Tour of Britain cycling race comes to Milton Keynes – and right past our campus information on Road Closures

Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 11:24 to 11:56

Please note on Thursday 04 September 2025 Milton Keynes will be hosting a stage of Britain’s biggest professional cycle raceStage three of the race will get underway from Milton Keynes’ Midsummer Boulevard at 11:30, crossing Campbell Park before heading south on grid roads, leaving the H7 Chaffron W...

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