Dundalk IT recognised for sustainable travel effort

Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has been awarded the National Transport Authority’s Bronze Smarter Travel Mark, in recognition of the college’s efforts to support sustainable and active commuting and the Institute’s commitment to further Smarter Travel actions.

The Smarter Travel Mark provides national recognition of an organisation’s commitment to active and sustainable travel, promotes integrating physical activity into staff and student commuting and helps organisations benchmark active and sustainable travel practices amongst peers.

To achieve the Smarter Travel Mark, the DkIT team had to complete a number of steps including analysing commuting habits of staff and students, developing an action plan of sustainable and active travel initiatives, and encouraging staff and students to use more sustainable and active transport. 

Christian Maas, Climate Action and Sustainability Manager at DkIT said:

“Dundalk Institute of Technology is very proud to receive the National Transport Authority’s Bronze Smarter Travel Mark. We have worked in collaboration with the NTA to assess our current transport provisions, recognise where we’re already making a positive impact, and clearly define opportunities for further improvement.

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"Ongoing engagement with the NTA will enhance our progress in the area of transport and plans are already underway to improve bicycle infrastructure and other impactful changes to encourage uptake of more sustainable modes of transport. We look forward to continuing our work with the NTA team as we promote sustainable and active commuting and strengthen our commitment to Smarter Travel.”

Kieran Norris, Smarter Travel Consultant at the National Transport Authority said:

“It’s fantastic to see Dundalk Institute of Technology recognised with a Smarter Travel Mark this week. It was a pleasure to work with the team and present the certification. DkIT have made a strong start and have promising plans ahead, and we are looking forward to seeing what’s next.”