Kasetsart University has targeted and developed to be the “Knowledge of the Land” University with a strong, continuous and sustainable and linkage to the agricultural sciences, which are the fundamental of the university by combining with the introduction of the science of the king, the community, and the universal sciences to Integrate academic creativity and lead to a leading university. One of the major goals in physics is to develop into a green university with a focus on internal transport policy which helps students and personnel reduce personal car and motorcycles use on campus travel.

            By limiting the number of cars and motorcycles pass through the university is an important factor in reducing carbon emissions. Therefore, the transportation system policy has been set up on campus by providing service buses and trams for students, personnel and visitors to facilitate travel for free and also to reduce the use of cars inside the university. This will help alleviate traffic jams and limit parking areas in the university as well as reducing air and noise pollution. 

How to collect data

The team collected data for self-assessment as following details.

1. Submit a questionnaire based on the assessment criteria of the UI Green Metric World University Ranking 2017.
2. Meet, explain and visit the various campuses to understand the common operations.
3. Interview operator of each campus.

(Figure 5.1 Car type of the University)

Traffic signs and parking management in the University

(Figure 5.9-1 traffic management map in the University)

Transport policy within Kasetsart University is set to operate service buses in line with the GREEN UNIVERSITY policy, the use of eco-friendly public transportation that will reduce carbon footprint on campus. Guidelines for implementing each campus policy are as follows.

(Figure 5.10 Bus stops outside the university that links the route inside the university)

(Figure 5.11-1 transportation management in the University)

Bus Service Improvement Program Kasetsart University, Bang Khen (KU SMART BUS)

Kasetsart University has assigned the Transportation Engineering at Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering to carry out a project to improve the service of Kasetsart University’s Buses or KU SMART BUS by develop the KU SMART BUS information system through the GPS system installed in 13 trams and 25-seat buses. The result is 3 displays can track the car line through the place and the bus information at any time as well as knowing the waiting time for each vehicle. It makes it possible to plan the trip appropriately through the display installed at the bus stop or through a mobile app on a smartphone.

(Figure 5.11-2 Improvement of transport tracking system in the University)

KU policy encourages all campuses to be green campuses by established the KU-GREEN CAMPUS HEALTHY COMMUNITY Bicycling Project since 2014 and continues today by providing bicycle service points in the university, physical improvement, expand the paths, and improvement of the landscape along bike paths to ensure safety for bike cyclists, and continuous cycling campaigns, such as the Bike Cycling Project to the White Bike Project, the 21st anniversary of Kasetsart University Chalermphrakiat sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Mother’s Day Rice Plant and Father’s Day Harvest at Kasetsart University Kamphaengsaen Campus, and etc.

(Figure 5.12 -1 Physical improvements of the bike routes)

(Figure 5.12-3 Improvement of pedestrian area in the University)

(Figure 5.12-4 The use of pedestrian areas in the University)

 Fig.5.13-1 Travel map inside the University Bangkhen.

 Fig.5.13-2 Travel map inside the University Kamphaeng Saen, Nakhon Pathom

Fig.5.13-1 Travel map inside the University Sriracha, Chonburi.