| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.91 |
| Liaison | Susan Powers |
| Submission Date | April 10, 2024 |
Clarkson University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.80 / 1.00 |
Susan
Powers Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment ISE |
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
Yes
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
The Knight Rider Bicylce Program was established as part of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment's Sustainability Fund that gives a large sum of funds to different sustainability projects and initiatives on campus. The program has around 20 bikes that can be rented out on short-term and long-term bases for an affordable fee ($2/24 hours or $20 for semester). Along with the bike, the student receives a helmet and lock. The program is open to all students at Clarkson University, from undergraduate students to graduate students. More information can be found here on the Knight Rider Bicycle Program: https://www.clarkson.edu/campus-safety-and-security/knight-rider-bicycle-rental-program
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
No
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
Yes
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Clarkson has 5 parking spots that are in the front row of the staff parking spot that are for hybrid or alternative vehicles only
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
Yes
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
There is one Level 2 ChargePoint Electric Charger located in the parking lot in front of Clarkson's ERC building. This parking lot is the most central to all the academic buildings on campus and the charging station provides a quick access to the ERC building. More information on the charging station can be found here: https://www.plugshare.com/location/19135
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
N/A
Does the institution have other programs or initiatives to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and/or reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
Yes
A brief description of other programs or initiatives to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and/or reduce the impact of student and employee commuting:
The St. Lawrence County Public Transit offers a "College Connector" line in which the three of the four colleges in the region (SUNY Canton, Clarkson University, SUNY Potsdam) have connector buses that students from all colleges can use for free once they show their IDs. The bus routes run seven days a week and provides free Wifi. On other bus routes, students can show their IDs and only have to pay $2 per trip. For more information on the College Connector, visit this website: http://slcnypublictransit.com/news/st-lawrence-county-public-transit-enhances-travel-options-launch-college-connector-line
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