Overall Rating Reporter - expired
Overall Score
Liaison Olivia Herron
Submission Date May 30, 2019
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Austin Peay State University
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Michael Kasitz
Director of Public Safety
Public Safety
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians 

Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
Yes

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A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Scattered around campus are bicycle racks for riders to secure their bicycles to, if they choose to ride. The Foy Recreation Center, which employees are provided a free membership, has shower facilities and lockers available if employees choose to use those services.

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:
All bike racks are available to use to all who wish, both long and short term.

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?:
Yes

A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
The Police Department has begun preliminary talks regarding bike lanes; however, this will require the removal of on-street parking.

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:
As part of the university’s Parking & Transportation Master Plan, there is a section on a bicycle sharing program. The plan was completed in Spring 2016 and has been prioritized. Parts of the plan are being implemented and a bike sharing program will be in phase 2 or phase 3 of the implementation plan.

Mass Transit Programs 

Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
Yes

A brief description of the mass transit programs:
As part of the campus access fee, students get use of the free Peay Pickup campus shuttle, as well as free city-wide busing through Clarksville Transit System.

Guaranteed Return Trip Program 

Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
This is part of the Parking & Transportation plan and will be included in implementation phase 2 or phase 3.

Carpool/Vanpool Programs 

Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
Yes

A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
This is part of the Parking & Transportation plan and will be included in implementation phase 2 or phase 3.

Car Sharing Program 

Does the institution participate in a car sharing program, such as a commercial car-sharing program, one administered by the institution, or one administered by a regional organization?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
We have an agreement with Enterprise rent-a-car regarding this. – This is part of the Parking & Transportation plan and will be included in implementation phase 2 or phase 3.

EV Recharging Stations 

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

None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
We have one Level 2 and one Level 3 charger in the 9th Street Lot that is free of charge to any user.

Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs 

Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
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)?:
Yes

A brief description of the condensed work week option:
In July 2017, the Police Department changed to working four days per week for 24 employees.

Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting 

Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No

None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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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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Optional Fields 

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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