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Metro-Integrated Electrified Campus Shuttles for Green Mobility in Saudi Universities

Authors:
Mohammed Mutwaly
Khaled Alkhamis
Walied Alfraidi

Keywords: Green Campus Mobility; Electrified Shuttles; Metro Integration.

Abstract:
The transition toward low-carbon mobility in Saudi university campuses is gaining strategic importance, particularly in rapidly urbanizing cities such as Riyadh. This paper presents a metro-integrated electric shuttle framework to enhance first/last-mile connectivity and replace diesel-based campus transit at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU). The framework evaluates electrification pathways, battery-sizing requirements, charging coordination, and metro-synchronized shuttle scheduling to ensure reliable service continuity. Results indicate that diesel-to-electric conversion eliminates approximately 79.17 tons of direct tailpipe $CO_2$ annually while improving on-campus air quality. Battery-sizing and load analyses further show that daily charging minimizes required capacity and peak electrical demand, whereas 12-m buses impose substantially higher energy and grid-load requirements than 8.5-m models. The proposed framework provides a scalable and transferable reference for universities seeking to enhance multimodal mobility and support national sustainability objectives under Saudi Vision 2030.

Pages: 49 to 55

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2026

Publication date: March 8, 2026

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-412X

ISBN: 978-1-68558-357-6

Location: Valencia, Spain

Dates: from March 8, 2026 to March 12, 2026