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Cardiff Met believes travel should be healthy, affordable, inclusive, and low carbon. As a civic university embedded within the capital city of Wales, we recognise our responsibility to reduce transport emissions, ease congestion, improve air quality, and create a culture where sustainable travel is the easy choice.


Supporting Active Travel for Staff & Students

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M1 Met Rider Timetable
A zoomed in map of Cardiff with a maroon bus route line between Cardiff Met campuses
Purchase a Discounted Met Rider Bus Pass
Cyncoed campus bus and bus shelter on a sunny day
Dr Bike Free Bicycle Maintenance
Three individuals pose for a photograph as they work on repairing a bicycle
Staff EV Pool Cars for Business Travel
A grey Cardiff Met-branded car parked and charging on campus
Adult Cycle Training with Cardiff Council
A man in high visibility clothing and a bicycle helmet rides a bicycle along campus roads
£1 Bus Travel for Under 21's
A young woman on a bus presses the stop button
South Wales Train Routes
A map of Wales feature all train routes in Wales and the west of England
A group of Cardiff Met staff beside their bicycles A group of Cardiff Met staff beside their bicycles

Active Travel Events

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A man in high visibility clothing inspects his bicycle on a lifted stand
Cycling Facilities on Campus

Each of our sites is home to a secure bicycle shelter and a bike maintenance stand, with the tools needed for basic maintenance and minor repairs.

Aerial view of the Llandaff Campus and surrounding green areas
Parking on Campus

Find out more about parking on campus as a staff member, student, or visitor. Our car parks are permit only.

A row of parked electric vehicles
Our Electric Vehicle Fleet

Cardiff Met owns a fleet of electric cars and vans for staff use, including two electric pool cars available to book for work-related journeys.

An electric vehicle charger in a card park on Cardiff Met campus An electric vehicle charger in a card park on Cardiff Met campus

Electric Vehicle Charging

Cardiff Met has installed electric vehicle charging points across all teaching, accommodation, and admin sites. This includes a dual 50kW DC rapid charger at Llandaff and Cyncoed campuses, enabling EV drivers to significantly boost their vehicle charge while working or studying. Visitors to campus may use the chargers and should register their vehicle at reception during peak hours.

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Travel and Transport Videos


Bicycle Checks for Safe Riding
Vice-Chancellor Rachael Langford Shares Her Thoughts on Active Travel
Commuting to Cardiff Met by Cycling - Thoughts from some of our Senior Staff

Sustainability News

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Madalina Voicu receiving her AUDE Award
Cardiff Met boosts green credentials with gold award
 A building with large windows featuring the sign Cardiff Metropolitan University on a brick wall. A blue sky with clouds is visible above.
Cardiff Metropolitan University secures £18 Million to speed up net zero campus plans
 Welsh Government Deputy First Minister with Vice Chancellor
Cardiff Met awarded more than £6m to support Wales’ carbon net zero ambition
 Two men in suits proudly hold an award in front of a decorative wall.
Cardiff Met scoops silver for sustainability at estates and facilities awards
 Digital twin concept showcasing IoT and AI integration for enhanced data analysis and simulation.
Transforming campus spaces and saving money and carbon at Cardiff Met
 Cardiff Met Logo
Cardiff Met receives two awards recognising ongoing commitment to Fairtrade and sustainability
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Awards
The Sustainability team celebrate their 2-star Fairtrade University award
Biodiversity
Flowers and green space on a sunny day at the Llandaff campus
Energy and Carbon
Solar panels on the roof of a building on the Llandaff Campus at Cardiff Metropolitan University
Environmental Research
A person in a lab coat uses a pipette to dispense a sample into a container.
Paper and Print
Two cardboards boxes, one opened and containing a Cardiff Met navy hoodie, on a carpeted floor
Sustainability Engagement
A member of staff talks with a student at a Sustainability information booth
Sustainable Food
A group of staff and students sit and stand around a decorated kitchen table featuring a spread of various foods
Students' Union
The Students' Union mascot, a light blue and white dragon, holding a tote bag in the middle of a busy Freshers' Fayre
Waste Management
Large red waste bins on Cardiff Metropolitan University campus
Other Aspects
Manhole cover in a field of grass