| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.04 |
| Liaison | Natalie Hayes |
| Submission Date | Oct. 19, 2023 |
Bentley University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Natalie
Hayes Associate Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
The car-sharing option is available for students, faculty, and staff ages 18 and older, as well as members of the local community ages 21 and over. There are currently 2 ZipCars conveniently available with an online reservation. ZipCar parking spots are located in the Miller Parking lot and Orchards parking deck.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
There are a number of preferential parking spots in the Arena lot for Electric or Low emissions vehicles.
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
Two EV charging stations were installed in Summer of 2015. They are located next to the LaCava building which is near the main entrance and the building where all of our conference services are located. An addition station was installed near our Arena building with capacity to charge 2 vehicles. The EV Charging stations on Bentley's campus are Level 2.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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?:
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:
As of 2020 Bentley University provides a free shuttle service to all members of the campus community. The Waverley Express runs throughout the day, making trips between Bentley’s campus and Waverley Square in Belmont. From Belmont commuters can connect to the Fitchburg Line of the MBTA Commuter Rail and local MBTA buses to Harvard Square. Commuters can use the shuttle to connect to the MBTA Subway Red Line and local MBTA buses in Harvard Square.
Bentley offers both carpool for commuters. Bay State Commute is a free service that provides a tool to find carpooling buddies. Once you register, you can earn points for each trip recorded to redeem for rewards such as coupons for local attractions and retailers.
Bentley provides benefit to its alternative commuters in the form of four strategically placed carpooling parking spots throughout campus, as one of several initiatives to comply with the Mass Rideshare Regulation. Two or more Bentley staff, faculty or student riders coming from an off-campus location can utilize these spots.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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