| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.93 |
| Liaison | Jen Maxwell |
| Submission Date | April 19, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.20 / 2.00 |
Jim
Dees Data and Assessment Specialist Office of Sustailability |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Appalachian currently does not have the facilities as listed above. There are several locations that offer outdoor covered bicycle storage.
Shower facilities are available in multiple locations including:
SRC, Varsity Gym, PSU, Landscaping Offices on State Farm Road, Quinn Center, Rankin Science.
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)?:
No
None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
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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?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
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Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
The local Boone/Watauga County mass transit system, AppalCART (Appalachian Campus Area Rapid Transit)was formed in January 1980. AppalCART is the transportation authority serving all of Watauga County with 12 fare free bus routes in the Boone area. All routes are open to the public.
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
No
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Appalachian has used Zimride in the past, which is an online social network that helps students find friends, classmates, and co-workers who are interested in carpooling. Appstate is a current partner of Share the ride NC (https://www.sharetheridenc.org/Public/Home.aspx)
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:
Currently App State has 6 charging stations, two located at River Street Parking deck and four in the Legends parking lot along with a solar canopy. All of these charges are level 2 and are provided as a free service.
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
Yes
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
State Personnel Manual, Employment and Records, Section 3, Page 10, "Agencies may choose to utilize a variable work schedule that allows employees to choose a daily work schedule and meal period which, subject to agency necessities, is most compatible with their personal needs."
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
Yes
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
State Personnel Manual, Employment and Records, Section 3, Page 10, "Agencies may choose to utilize a variable work schedule that allows employees to choose a daily work schedule and meal period which, subject to agency necessities, is most compatible with their personal needs."
Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting
No
None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
Appalachian does not have a program in place incentiviing employees to live close.
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)?:
Yes
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
Appalachian State University's Carbon Neutral Commuter program:
With the purchase of a campus parking pass, Appalachian State University staff, students and faculty had the opportunity to make a financial gift to support the purchase of carbon offsets. This voluntary contribution of $8 will reduce the university’s carbon footprint by the amount of carbon created during an average commute by one person for one year.
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