Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.69
Liaison Laurie Husted
Submission Date June 8, 2020

STARS v2.2

Bard College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Dan Smith
Energy Efficiency Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
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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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Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Yes

A brief description of the car sharing program:

Bard has two Zipcars parked at Bertelsmann Campus Center available to students, faculty & staff.

For more information visit:
https://www.zipcar.com/universities/bard-college


Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
Yes

A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:

Incentive parking at Robbins parking lot for Fuel-Efficient & Low-Emitting Vehicles Only (EPA SmartwayElite & ACEEE Green Score 40+) M-F


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

A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:

There are (4) electric charging stations on campus:
- Alumni Center on Route 9G
- Main fac/staff parking lot.
- Fisher Center for Performing Arts
- Montgomery Place Visitor Center

Each station has 2 charging cords and reserved parking spaces.


Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:

Employees can use the free Bard shuttle


Does the institution have other programs or initiatives to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and/or reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
Yes

A brief description of other programs or initiatives to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and/or reduce the impact of student and employee commuting:

We have preferred parking for people who participate in 511NY RideShare program. Permits provide prime parking spots in our Main lot and visitor lot when drivers are actively sharing a ride.

Bard has a partnership with local bike store for semester rentals, and has a student-run Bike Co-op to support cycling on campus. Likewise, at the end of the year, all abandoned bikes are repaired (when possible), donated or sold as-is for $20 to Bard community members.

We educate students on sustainable alternatives through the Transportation office website and the BoS website. For more information visit: https://blogs.bard.edu/transportation/
https://bos.bard.edu/initiatives/transportation/


Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
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