Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 66.75
Liaison Victor Udo
Submission Date Nov. 18, 2022

STARS v2.2

Bucknell University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Dana Mims
Executive Director
Events
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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 Bison Bikes program allows anyone on campus to rent bicycles. Along with day and multi-day rentals, there are options for semester-long rentals. Each rental comes with a helmet and lock.

Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
No

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A brief description of the car sharing program:
Yes, but the program was discontinued in 2020 due to Covid. Car Sharing programs have reduced operations in rural areas, such as Bucknell.

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

A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
There are preferred parking spots available for electric 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?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
Bucknell offers three level 2 electric vehicle charging stations that are available to students and staff.

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

None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
Bucknell has a mortgage guarantee program in place to provide assistance to new faculty and administrative/professional staff in relocating to a primary residence locally, by guaranteeing a portion of the mortgage amount (up to 20%), and thereby enabling the potential buyer to provide the lowest possible down payment.

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:
Bucknell offers a free shuttle service to downtown Lewisburg and shopping locations. There are preferred parking spots available for fuel-efficient / low emitting vehicles.

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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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