Most of WIS employees live off-campus and hence need to make the way between home and campus twice a day. Vehicle transportation is a major contributor to air pollution via fossil fuel combustion. Cars also take up a big portion of the campus area for parking and make a financial burden on drivers. Therefore, the Weizmann Institute actively supports the use of other, essential means of transportation.
What Can I Do?
Try to use public transport. You can also use the carpool network database created by the student council.
Students active in "Green Course" cell on campus have been working on a 'Green Transportation' campaign in Rehovot since 2008 (www.green.org.il/weizmann). Among its accomplishments, the campaign succeeded in doubling the frequency of service of bus line #16; participation in planning of future bicycle lanes in town; and ensuring the application of a 'bus rapid transit' plan for Herzl St. In addition, the nearby train station, together with the recent improvements to the railway system, is an attractive option for many.
Here are things you can do as early as today:
- Locations of showers at Weizmann for people coming with bicycles
- Join the carpool network database
- Use public transportation: take advantage of the excellent WIS location and enjoy the benefits of the train.
- Join the Green Transportation campaign in Rehovot. Mail to: weizmann@green.org.il. Activities fit all ages and statuses.
- Report here where infrastructure for bicycle riding (e.g. parking lots, in-house showers) is lacking.
- When choosing an apartment, consider your future investment in transportation (time, money) and give higher priority to campus accessibility. Walking/ riding distance is preferred.
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When in campus: don't drive, walk! Enjoy the marvelous WIS gardens.