| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.72 |
| Liaison | Debbie Liddick |
| Submission Date | April 22, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Black Hills State University
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.88 / 2.00 |
Katie
Greer Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Services |
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Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
Yes
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A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Showers are available in the Life Sciences Laboratory, Student Union, and Young Center. Bike racks are available throughout campus. A Bike fix-it station is located at the Student Union.
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Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking (e.g. racks) within 50 ft (15 m) of all occupied, non-residential buildings and make long-term bicycle storage available within 330 ft (100 m) of all residence halls (if applicable)?:
Yes
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A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Bicycle racks are located throughout campus and the residence halls and are available for long-term bike storage.
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Does the institution have a “complete streets” or bicycle accommodation policy (or adhere to a local community policy) and/or have a continuous network of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths and lanes?:
No
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A brief description of the bicycle/pedestrian policy and/or network:
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
Yes
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A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
The Lisa Bike Program is an environmentally sustainable and lower cost way to get around campus and town. This program lets students lease out bikes for an assigned amount of time. The group recently installed a “fix-it” station on campus. The program is run by Enactus, a student organization.
http://www.bhsu.edu/AboutBHSU/NewsEvents/tabid/3454/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5097/BHSU-students-encourage-sustainable-living-with-new-bike-program.aspx
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Is the institution certified as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists (U.S.) or under a similar third party certification covering non-motorized transportation?:
No
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A brief description of the certification, including date certified and level:
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Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
No
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A brief description of the mass transit program(s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
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Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip (GRT) program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
No
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A brief description of the GRT program:
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Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
Yes
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A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
BHSU has a carpool parking program that is available to faculty, staff,
and students affiliated with the university. Through the program, groups of three or
more individuals sharing a ride on the majority of their trips to campus are eligible for
both discounted parking fees as well as more convenient, reserved parking spaces. http://www.bhsu.edu/StudentLife/Safety,SecurityParking/Parking/Carpool/tabid/6490/Default.aspx
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Does the institution participate in a car sharing program, such as a commercial car-sharing program, one administered by the institution, or one administered by a regional organization?:
No
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A brief description of the car sharing program:
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Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
No
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
No
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A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
No
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A brief description of the condensed work week program:
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Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No
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A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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Does the institution have other incentives or programs to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
Yes
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A brief description of other sustainable transportation initiatives and programs:
Preferred parking spots by the Student Union are made available for low emission and fuel efficient vehicles.
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The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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