| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.35 |
| Liaison | Laurie Husted |
| Submission Date | June 9, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bard College
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Dan
Smith Energy Efficiency Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Stevenson Gym has bike racks at both entrances, and provides lockers and shower facilities. It is centrally located on campus.
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:
Bike racks are at every residence hall. Students can lock their bicycles in their rooms when they will be gone for break.
Residential Life provides winter storage for bikes in Tremblay Dormitory basement for a fee of $10.
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:
Bard's Office of Sustainability has produced guidelines and information to ensure that all forms of transportation are given proper consideration for campus street/path design, and to ensure that all personnel travel in a safe manner around campus.
For more information visit: http://www.bard.edu/bos/transportation/
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:
Bard has a BikeShare program with 10 bicycles. Anyone with a Bard ID can borrow a bicycle for up to 48 hours. This service is available at Security in the Old Gym.
For more information visit: http://www.bard.edu/bos/transportation/bikes/
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
Bard operates a free shuttle that circulates on campus and to our two nearest villages. A Clean Cities DOE grant recently allowed the purchase of a hybrid diesel electric shuttle.
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:
Bard's Rideshare program was created in partnership with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and allows Bard College students, faculty, and staff to share rides through their 511NY service.
Ridshare members can park in designated RideShare parking spaces at Olin Lot and Main Lot when actively providing a ride to another RideShare member.
For more information visit: https://511nyrideshare.org/web/bard/home
Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Bard has two Zipcars parked at Bertlesmann Campus Center available to students, faculty & staff.
For more information visit: http://www.zipcar.com/universities/bard-college
EV Recharging Stations
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
The electric charging station is at our Alumni Center on Route 9G.
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
Yes
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
As an informal practice, employees can telecommute based upon managers' discretion on a case-by-case basis.
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:
As an informal practice, employees can compress their work hours to fewer than 5 days / week, based upon managers' discretion on a case-by-case basis.
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:
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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)?:
Yes
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
We educate students on sustainable alternatives through the Transportation office website and the BoS website.
For more information visit: http://blogs.bard.edu/transportation/
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