| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.02 |
| Liaison | Julia Carlow |
| Submission Date | Sept. 16, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University of Sharjah
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.20 / 2.00 |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
AUS has many bike racks across the grounds that are secure. Showers and lockers are available at the AUS Sports Complex. Lockers are also available at the Student Center and most academic buildings. All locations have accessible and secure bike racks.
Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking for all occupied buildings and makes long-term bicycle storage available for students who live on-site (if applicable)?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
There are bike racks across campus and outside dorm buildings.
Does the institution have a bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy (or adhere to a local community plan/policy) that sets standards and practices for campus streets to enable safe access for all users?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
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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:
AUS has a pilot program of bicycle-sharing that is currently in progress.
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
AUS provides a shuttle that connects students traveling between dorms and the campus.
The University City Municipality offers students free bus transportation that connects the campus with the Sharjah Area.
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
No
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs
No
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
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Car Sharing Program
No
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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EV Recharging Stations
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
As part of the sustainability initiative to support electric and hybrid vehicles, Tesla and EV Universal Chargers were installed in parking areas on AUS campus for students, faculty and staff.
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
No
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
No
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
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Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting
Yes
None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
All faculty and staff are provided with housing on campus.
Does the institution employ other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting (e.g. preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, cash-out of parking programs)?:
No
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
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