| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.06 |
| Liaison | Margaret Lo |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ball State University
Tier2-4: Mass Transit
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Sue
Weller Director Facilities Business Services & Transportation |
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Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle?:
Yes
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A brief description of the program:
Ball State students, faculty and staff ride the Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) bus system for free by showing their university ID to the bus driver. The MITS bus system has fifteen bus routes and five hybrid electric-diesel buses that run on soy biodiesel during Monday – Saturday within the Muncie city limits, saving up to 30% in fuel use and 90% reduction in hydrocarbons. MITS Bike ‘n’ Ride program offers riders a way to bring their bicycles along for the ride. Bike racks are available on all MITS buses and there is no additional charge to use the rack and no special permit is required. Likewise, Ball State students and employees ride on-campus for free by showing their university ID to the bus driver. On-campus there are eleven biodiesel shuttle buses – six of which are electric-diesel fuel hybrids that serve the main area of campus and run a continuous loop every 5 to 10 minutes Monday – Friday from the South commuter parking lot through the heart of campus to the North commuter lot. The biodiesel and hybrid shuttle buses have up to a 40% higher fuel efficiency than conventional buses.
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