| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.47 |
| Liaison | Pamela Mischen |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2020 |
Binghamton University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Tanya
Husick Executive Director of Transportation and Parking Services TAPS |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Gotcha Bikeshare is available on the main campus. Thirty bikes are located at bikeshare stations around campus. Use of the bikes is free for the first two hours per day for members of the Binghamton University community. A free bicycle maintenance shop is also available to students at the Student Union.
Our bikeshare program aims to help to reduce carbon emissions, alleviate traffic congestion and promote a healthy, active lifestyle. Bike maintenance assistance is also provided by this student organization.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Zipcar is a car-sharing service available for use by
students, faculty and staff. Binghamton has six cars available for drivers 18+. Cars are located at multiple locations on campus for easy access.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient 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:
Charging Stations. Electric vehicle charging stations are located in the parking garage which is accessible to student and employee commuters.
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:
Free Bus Use. We consider the usage of the local bus system at no cost to the employee as strategy to encourage employees to live close to the campus. The usage of the bus system is free to them (with a valid Binghamton University ID).
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:
Binghamton University, in conjunction with the regional transit provider (BCT) and the local community, is conducting a needs assessment to determine the transit needs of the north side of Binghamton.
Binghamton University has opened a new parking lot that was designed and constructed with a variety of sustainability measures. A stormwater management system was put into place, LED lights with dimmers and motion detectors are being used, trees were planted to mitigate sunlight and create shaded space and a large wetland area wasconstructed at the North end of the parking lot.
The University has participated in the development of the Route 434 Greenway/Bike Trail. The trail is designed to make the commute between Binghamton University and Downtown Binghamton more accessible for students and community members. If constructed along state route 434 between Vestal and Binghamton,the Greenway project would facilitate a local transportation ecosystem friendlier for pedestrians and cyclists. The Greenway is an essential component of New York State's ambition to serve as a national model for sustainable transportation.
In order to improve sustainable transportation options, the campus is a member of three professional organizations associated with the provision of multimodal transportation: the International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI), the Campus Parking and Transportation Association (CPTA) and the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT). Binghamton University participates in these organizations in order to promote multimodal transportation and to develop environmentally friendly transportation options on campus.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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