Understanding Urban Mobility Habits and Their Influencing Factors on a University Campus in Argentina

In recent years, various social and environmental phenomena have highlighted the relevance of mobility impacts in cities. This paper aims to analyze the urban mobility decisions of a university community and its primary influencing factors from a sustainable development perspective. We conducted a case study of the academic community belonging to Universidad Nacional del Sur in the city of Bahía Blanca, Argentina. Based on multiple triangulated primary and secondary data sources, we diagnosed how the university community moves. Our findings show that private combustion vehicles (41–50%), public transport by bus (29–31%), and active mobility (20–26%) are the most commonly used means of transport, with electric mobility accounting for less than 2%. About influencing factors in the decision of the type of mobility (active, public, or private), we identified several determinants, including age, gender, trip distance, ownership of a car or bicycle, and factors perceived as most relevant when deciding on the means of transport, such as travel time, weather conditions, comfort, and the awareness of the environmental impact of mobility. This article contributes to understanding how urban mobility can be improved to promote sustainable development.