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Walking and Cycling

ECU also has many U-RAIL bike rails located with easy access to building entrances. We also have lockable cages and lockers available as well as great end-of-trip facilities. For more information on bike facilities at ECU or for suggestions to make bike transport easier, please contact us.

Cycling

For a full list of end-of-trip facilities, download the ECU Travelsmart Maps from the menu to the right.

Joondalup facilities-

Storage lockers, showers and change rooms are available for cyclists at:

  • Building 22/ECU Sports Centre (incl secure bike parking in the underground carpakr)
  • Buidling 21 (Health and Wellness)
    Building 17
  • Building 19
  • Building 1 (incl secure bike parking)
  • Building 6 (no lockers)

Lockers can be booked from the Facilities Management Office in Building 6, for $20 (fully refundable).

Mount Lawley facilities-

Lockers, showers and change rooms are available for cyclists in:

  • Building 21/ECU Sports Centre (incl secure bike parking)  

Churchland facilities-

Building 13 (Gym) has showers and change rooms, with no lockers.  

Bikes On Trains

You cannot take bikes on trains TO PERTH at morning peak (7-9) or FROM PERTH at afternoon peak ( 4:30 – 6:30 ), or at or through Perth station at either of these times. Because ECU Joondalup is not in the direction of peak hour traffic, it means that bikes on trains is a very practical option!

Get Active

Join the Bicycle Transport Alliance. Go to http://www.btawa.org.au

Walking

Have you thought about walking to Uni?

Heart Foundation Walking Guide

Walking:

  • Is a practical and inexpensive alternative to your car for many trips of less than two kilometres.
  • Has minimal impact on other travellers and our environment.
  • Improves health and fitness.
  • Reduces traffic congestion.

Use the guide below to determine how close your local deli, newsagent, video store, post box or supermarket really is:

Walking speed

Time

 

10 mins

20 mins

30 mins

Slow
Medium
Fast

0.6km
1.2km
1.8km

0.9km
1.8km
2.7km

1.1km
2.2km
3.3km


Did You Know?

Every day, Perth residents make 240,000 private car trips that are less than one kilometre.

By converting these trips to walking or bicycle trips, we would be helping to reduce noise and pollution, saving money on parking, reducing road congestion and it’s great for our health.

Join the new ECU Cycling Club

Active commuters, casual and serious riders, mountain, road and triathletes. Enjoy weekly group rides, meet new friends, partake in exciting team racing and anjoy promotions and discounts at Fleet Cycles. Interested? Visit the website.

ECU TravelSmart Maps

Mount Lawley
Download PDF [5MB]

Joondalup
Download PDF [6MB]

ECU Carpool
  • Sharing travel and parking costs
  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and local traffic congestion
  • It’s a great way to meet people!
  • Click here to find out more...
Offsets Vehicle Emissions

ECU has offset the fuel emissions of 73 vehicles through the Carbon Neutral Program

You too can offset your own vehicle, plane travel or even electricty emissions through Carbon Neutral. For more information see their handy emissions calculator.

Thermal Mug

Purchase a thermal travel mug for just $9.95 from your Uni Bookshop or Cafes and receive a 10% discount on beverages when you use it. Proceeds from mug sales help fund environmental initiatives on campus!