At SETU, we are firmly committed to promoting sustainable and active commuting options for our students, staff and visitors. To assist us in achieving this goal, we have established strong partnerships with the NRA, Transport for Ireland, Smarter Travel Programme. We participate in the numerous initiatives and annual events, including:
- Marchathon Step Challenge
- Walktober Step Challenge
- Cycle into Summer
- Bike Week
Prof Veronica Campbell has signed a new Smarter Travel Charter with Transport for Ireland (TFI). TFI Smarter Travel is a behavior change programme working with third level institutions to implement voluntary campus travel plans that promote and encourage sustainable and active commuting. Through the programme, SETU is working with students and employees to facilitate more sustainable travel choices resulting in better access, enhanced student and employee wellbeing, reduced costs, reduced carbon emissions, and more effective parking management.
Our dedication to fostering greener community choices is unwavering as we strive to create a more sustainable and environmentally conscious campus environment.
Students can avail of discounts by traveling on public transport using their leap card. Students can save up to 50% on fares by using a TFI Student Leap Card.
Walking and cycling to work
To check out the fastest routes for walking or cycling to campus, check out the journey planner. SETU has a cycle to work scheme, which offers employees the opportunity to purchase a tax-free bicycle and related equipment. To avail of the cycle to work scheme or to find out more about the scheme, please contact the Human Resource Department. They will provide you with the all the necessary information.
Bicycle Parking
On the main campus, there are numerous areas where bicycles can be parked
- At the side of the Tourism and Leisure building
- Between the Administration building and the Engineering corridor (opposite the Security Office)
- Outside the Gallery Restaurant directly opposite the Walton IT building
- Bicycle Shelter (between Gallery Restaurant and Walton IT Building)
- The left-hand side of the Library entrance
- Outside the Transport Office (Beside Clubs and Socs)
- The exit to the back car park
Facilities
Showers are available for use in the O'Connell Bianconi (Health Sciences) Building.
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking is available to the front and rear of the College Street Campus.
Facilities
Shower and locker facilities are available for use located in the Dance Studio (just past the chapel).
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle parking is available to the front of the SETU Arena, the ARCLabs and TSSG building
Facilities
Shower facilities are available in the SETU Arena for SETU Students and Staff.
The Waterford Greenway is a spectacular 46km off-road cycling and walking trail along an old railway line between Waterford and Dungarvan.
With the Greenway now in full operation, it can be accessed through the free front carpark (Zone 2) of the SETU Arena.
Bike hire is available with Greenway Waterford Bike Hire which is located at WIT Arena reception.
A bike rental scheme is available at SETU by SETU Students' Union. The bikes are available through Waterford Cycle Centre which is located at Knockhouse Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road, Waterford.
€100 for Rental for the college year + €100 refundable deposit - includes Helmet, Lock and Breakdown Service
Call to Students' Union for more information.
In order to get your card programmed to access the bicycle shelter (located between the Gallery Restaurant and Walton IT building) you must complete the form below (either print the form or pick one up in the Estates Office) and return it to the Estates Office on the Cork Road Campus.
- Access will only be granted to current students and staff (proof of ID may be required)
- Students will only be granted access for the current academic year
- Bicycles must be secured in the Bicycle shelter using a D lock
- Bicycles should not be left in the shelter overnight
- Please ensure to close the door behind you, any issues can be reported to Security on 0879400888 or to [email protected]
- SETU cannot accept any responsibility for bicycles damaged or stolen whilst using the bicycle shelter
Waterford City bus service
The city bus operated by TFI and Bus Éireann features a variety of routes across the city. Both the W1 and W2 bus stop at the Cork Road campus.
Other bus routes in Waterford City include W3, W4, W5, 360/360a
Carlow town bus service
Carlow town bus service features 2 routes across the town, with services running every thirty minutes from 6am to 12am seven days a week. Journeys cost €1.10 for adults, 55 cents for students and free travel cards are also be accepted
CW1 runs from MSD, Dublin Road to Tyndall College, Kilkenny Road with CW2 running from Wexford Road Business Park to Barrow Valley Retail Park, Graiguecullen.