Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 62.69
Liaison Christina Olsen
Submission Date Aug. 20, 2024

STARS v2.2

British Columbia Institute of Technology
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.80 / 1.00
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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

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A brief description of the car sharing program:

BCIT Parking Services has partnered with Evo Car Share for its on-campus car share program. This program provides all the benefits of having a vehicle without actually having to own one. Members have unlimited and unrestricted access to a fleet of 4-door, 5-passenger, Toyota Hybrid Priuses. They also have the added benefit of roof racks for bikes or skis. Parking stalls have been reserved on the Burnaby campus (19 in Lot Q, 8 in Lot B and 14 in Lot D).


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

A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:

BCIT provides designated electric vehicle charging stalls for staff, students, and visitors, on a first-come-first-serve basis at the Burnaby, Aerospace Technology, Center for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI), Downtown and Marine campuses. BCIT's parking services website includes information on EV etiquette and  describes the locations of the various types (Level 1, 2, and 3) of chargers.

EV parking information: https://www.bcit.ca/parking/ev/
Campus map: https://www.bcit.ca/files/maps/pdf/bcit_wayfinding.pdf


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

None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:

BCIT provides designated electric vehicle charging stalls for staff, students, and visitors, on a first-come first-serve basis. They are located at the Burnaby, Aerospace Technology, Center for Applied Research and Innovation (CARI), Downtown and Marine campuses. Vehicles parked in these designated stalls must be electric vehicles charging and will display proof of payment. (Electric vehicle stalls are not to be used as parking areas without charging).

BCIT has Level 1 chargers on the main Burnaby campus; Level 2 chargers at Burnaby, Aerospace, CARI, Downtown, and Marine campuses; and Level 3 DC fast chargers at the Burnaby campus. 


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

Employees and students are encouraged to use public transportation, car pools, and walking whenever possible. A website provides tips and basic information on public transportation, car pooling, and walking to work/school: https://www.bcit.ca/commute.

CYCLING

BCIT's Green Team, Bicycling Committee, Facilities and Campus Development, Safety and Security, and Recreation Services collaborated to create a website of resources (https://www.bcit.ca/cycling/) to support cycling. The website includes bike maps and information on end of trip facilities on campus, such as bike locks, showers, lockers/cages, and bike tools.

BCIT also participates in Bike to Work Week organized twice a year by HUB Cycling - a charitable not-for-profit organization that has spent over 20 years removing barriers to cycling in Metro Vancouver, while cultivating the health, environmental, and economic benefits that active transportation can bring.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

U-Pass BC (https://www.bcit.ca/u-pass/) is a student transit program offered in partnership by the BCIT Student Association, Translink, the Province of British Columbia and BCIT. U-Pass BC enables eligible students to receive a three-zone pass valid for all TransLink Bus, SkyTrain and SeaBus services throughout Metro Vancouver. It also provides discounts on West Coast Express fares. 

TDM

A Transportation Demand Management initiative (https://www.bcit.ca/facilities/campus-planning/transport-demand-management/) is also currently in development. 


Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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