| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.63 |
| Liaison | Yaffa Grossman |
| Submission Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Beloit College
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 2.00 |
Lindsay
Chapman Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Beloit College offers shower facilities and lockers that are available to all staff and faculty in the college's sports center. The college also has bike racks available near the sports center and many other non-residential buildings around 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)?:
No
None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
There is short-term bicycle parking near most occupied, non-residential buildings, but not all. Similar to short-term bicycle storage, there are numerous basement facilities within dormitories and some of the special interest houses where bikes can be stored long-term. However, these are not within all facilities.
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?:
Yes
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
"The Bike Club exists to build bike culture and community on campus and support bike riders of all stripes. We aim to help build a sustainable future for Beloit, and create a free and open bike shop to serve as a community resource and meeting place, with many benefits and few costs.
• An open bike shop on campus (French House Basement).
• Free bikes for students, lent for a semester or year, with discrimination based on level of interest.
• Weekly shop hours where anyone can come in and get their bike fixed.
• Training in bike maintenance.
• Ride events; usually fun little rides to explore the area around Beloit."
Mass Transit Programs
No
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
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Guaranteed Return Trip Program
No
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs
No
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
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Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Beloit College partners with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to offer car sharing through WeCar by Enterprise for students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. As part of the Enterprise CarShare network, WeCar by Enterprise is a membership-based, automated car rental option that offers a sustainable, efficient and cost-effective transportation alternative.
EV Recharging Stations
No
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
Yes
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Employees may approach their department head and HR to work out a mutually beneficial weekly schedule that allow them to work from home as needed, thanks to IT tools such as VPN that allow Beloit employees to access the school's network while off-site.
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:
Employees may approach their department head and HR to work out a mutually beneficial weekly schedule that allows them to condense their work week depending on the type of work demanded of them. They are able to work from home as needed, thanks to IT tools such as VPN that allow Beloit employees to access the school's network while off-site.
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)?:
No
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
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