In an effort to support the Green Campus concept and create a cleaner and more sustainable environment, Telkom University has now started introducing electric bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation solution on campus. This program is designed to reduce the use of motorized vehicles that produce carbon emissions, while providing a comfortable and efficient transportation alternative for students, lecturers, and campus staff.

Why Electric Bicycles?

Electric bicycles were chosen because they are considered an efficient and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Compared to motorized vehicles that produce exhaust gases such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other pollutants, electric bicycles do not produce direct emissions when used. Carbon emissions are greenhouse gases produced from the combustion of fossil fuels such as gasoline and diesel, which contribute to global warming. With rechargeable batteries, electric bicycles have higher energy efficiency and lower operating costs.

In addition, electric bicycles are perfect for the campus environment because of their compact size, ease of use, and no air pollution or noise. This supports a calm and comfortable campus atmosphere, while reducing the carbon footprint of daily transportation. What are carbon emissions? Carbon emissions are the release of carbon dioxide gas into the atmosphere, mainly caused by human activities such as the use of motor vehicles and the burning of fossil fuels.

Reducing Carbon Emissions

The use of electric bicycles on campus significantly contributes to reducing carbon emissions produced by motor vehicles. With more students and staff switching to using electric bicycles, the volume of motor vehicles passing through the campus environment is reduced, so that air pollution and carbon footprints can be reduced.

What are the main producers of carbon dioxide emissions? The main producers of carbon dioxide emissions in the world are the transportation, industrial, and power generation sectors that use fossil fuels. By switching to more environmentally friendly modes of transportation such as electric bicycles, we can reduce our dependence on motor vehicles and fossil fuels.

As an illustration, every time students use electric bicycles instead of motor vehicles, they help reduce the impact of carbon emissions that are usually produced from the use of fossil fuels. This is in line with Telkom University’s commitment to supporting a greener and more sustainable environment.

Health and Environmental Benefits

In addition to having a positive impact on the environment, the use of electric bicycles also brings health benefits to its users. Cycling, even though it is assisted by electricity, is still a good physical activity for heart health and physical fitness. With more and more students choosing electric bicycles, not only is the air quality getting better, the health of the academic community is also being better maintained.

Furthermore, this initiative also helps reduce congestion around campus, smoothens traffic flow, and makes the campus environment more friendly for pedestrians and cyclists. Another way to reduce carbon emissions that is implemented is by providing adequate bicycle infrastructure, so that more people switch from motorized vehicles to electric bicycles.

Conclusion

The use of electric bicycles on campus is a real step by Telkom University in supporting the Green Campus program and reducing carbon emissions. The impacts of excessive carbon emissions on the environment include increasing global temperatures, climate change, and decreasing air quality. By facilitating and encouraging the use of electric bicycles, the campus not only contributes to environmental sustainability, but also improves the quality of life and health of the academic community.

This initiative shows that environmentally friendly transportation solutions can be implemented easily and have a significant impact on creating a greener and more sustainable campus. Telkom University continues to be committed to realizing an educational environment that is balanced between technology, health, and environmental sustainability.