Cycling, Campus and City

The 3Cs Project – Cycling, Campus and City is a European initiative that promotes sustainable and active mobility by connecting university campuses with their surrounding cities through cycling and walking. Rooted in the principles of environmental responsibility, health promotion, and community engagement, the project aims to transform the way people move, learn, and interact within urban spaces.
At its core, the 3Cs project encourages students, staff, and citizens to adopt more active, ecological, and inclusive transport habits, reducing dependency on private cars and contributing to the European Green Deal, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the Fit for 55 targets. By integrating education, sport, research, and digital innovation, the project demonstrates that everyday mobility can become a powerful driver of positive environmental and social change.

The project brings together a consortium of European universities and municipalities that act as living laboratories for sustainable mobility. Each partner city tests and implements initiatives tailored to its local context—such as cycling routes, active mobility challenges, gamified digital tools, and educational campaigns—while sharing results and best practices across Europe. Through this collaborative approach, the 3Cs network fosters a transdisciplinary community that bridges higher education, local governance, and civil society.