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Transport and mobility are inherently technical topics — and BUT is a technical university. Across BUT faculties, research and teaching cover transport engineering, electromobility, intelligent transport systems, transport infrastructure, urbanism, and public space design. Many graduates go on to work in transport planning, the automotive industry, or public administration.
Mobility is simply a topic that BUT understands — and it is natural for the university to address it within its own operations.
An example is the ITEM project, which connects FME and FEEC with Škoda Auto and other companies in the development of electromobility and autonomous vehicles. Researchers from FEEC collaborate with Brněnské komunikace on a smart intersection where AI is used to predict traffic collisions. The AdMaS Centre at FCE tests new materials and technologies for transport infrastructure.
Students are also involved in hands-on projects — the TU Brno Racing team builds electric formula cars and competes in autonomous driving disciplines. Since 2025, FEEC has also offered a specialized programme in E-mobility and Sustainability. Each year, electromobility is promoted through a public event as part of TechDay FEEC.
Every day, thousands of students and staff travel to eight faculties and other parts of BUT — from Královo Pole to the centre of Brno. The BUT Sustainability Strategy therefore identifies mobility as a key operational topic, alongside energy, water, and waste management.
This is not only about emissions — it is also about campus accessibility, the quality of daily travel, and ensuring that university infrastructure reflects how people actually move.
Campus transport infrastructure — parking areas, bicycle racks, charging stations — is mapped within the university GIS (gis.vut.cz). Transport is also one of the areas monitored when measuring the university’s carbon footprint.
At the same time, BUT is one of the largest generators of transport in Brno and aims to be an active partner of the city and the region. BUT experts participate in the South Moravian Region Climate Council, contributing to mobility-related measures. The Faculty of Architecture is involved in the Brno Living Lab platform, connecting research and the city in developing new approaches to public space.
Long-term cooperation with Brněnské komunikace is also supported through the Transport Engineering Days — a professional seminar with a tradition dating back to 1987.
We participate in campaigns promoting active mobility. CEITEC and the Faculty of Chemistry take part in the nationwide Bike to Work initiative, while the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering runs its own challenge Commute by Your Own Power. In 2025, the BUT Rectorate joined the 10,000 Steps Challenge for the first time.
We also systematically map the accessibility of buildings — recognizing that not everyone moves in the same way. The results are available in a map application at gis.vut.cz (login required). The Faculty of Business was processed as a pilot project, followed by the Faculty of Architecture in 2026 and gradually other BUT units.
In Brno, shared bike systems operate (Nextbike, Rekola) — from March 2026 offering two free rides per day (up to 30 minutes). A team from FSI BUT also collaborates with Nextbike on optimizing shared bike servicing using AI.For occasional car use, carsharing services are available (Autonapůl, Autosarka). An overview of shared mobility options in Brno can be found at https://www.brnoinmotion.cz.
Responsibility: Mgr. Marta Vaňková