Impact of Transportation programs in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Electric shuttle buses and dynamic stop information displays 

iChiayi App for checking real-time electric bus arrival information

Creating a pedestrian- and barrier-free environment

Campus pedestrian walkway network map (created using Google Earth Map)

Campus carpool shuttle 

    NCYU’s sustainable transportation policy aligns with Taiwan’s 2050 Net-Zero Emissions roadmap and national low-carbon campus initiatives.  National Chiayi University integrates sustainability, technology, and inclusivity into all aspects of its transportation system, creating a measurable impact across multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through a combination of low-carbon mobility, digital management, and people-oriented design, NCYU’s transportation initiatives advance environmental protection, health, accessibility, and education. Key actions include solar-powered electric shuttle buses with real-time arrival displays, the YouBike 2.0 bike-sharing system with online availability tracking, iChiayi mobile app integration for public transport, and a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system for data-driven vehicle monitoring. Pedestrian routes totaling 11.4 kilometers across four campuses feature barrier-free ramps, guiding blocks, and smart LED lighting, ensuring safety and inclusiveness. In collaboration with the National Land Management Agency, NCYU also established a model “Human-Centered Street Zone” that enhances walkability and sustainability education.

     These integrated transportation programs collectively contribute to 14 SDGs, including:

• SDG 3: Health and well-being through walking and cycling.

• SDG 4: Education on sustainable urban design and mobility.

• SDG 5: Gender and mobility equity.

• SDG 7: Clean and affordable solar-powered energy for transport.

• SDG 8: Green employment in transport system operation and ICT maintenance.

• SDG 9: Smart infrastructure and ICT-based transport monitoring.

• SDG 10: Accessibility and barrier-free campus design.

• SDG 11: Sustainable and safe mobility within and beyond campus.

• SDG 12: Bicycle reuse and responsible resource management.

• SDG 13: Climate action through emission reduction.

• SDG 14: Water ecosystem protection via eco-friendly landscaping.

• SDG 15: Biodiversity enhancement through green corridors.

• SDG 16: Transparent governance and safety through ICT data systems.

• SDG 17: Partnerships with government, local universities, and communities.

     Through these efforts, NCYU demonstrates a very high impact (supporting 14 SDGs) in promoting an intelligent, inclusive, and climate-resilient transportation system that benefits both campus users and the surrounding community.  NCYU continues to expand its low-carbon mobility initiatives and data-driven smart campus systems to further support sustainable urban development goals.  These collective efforts position NCYU as a national model for smart and sustainable campus mobility, demonstrating innovation, inclusivity, and climate action in higher education.