| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.91 |
| Liaison | Sarah Fortner |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
Carleton College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Alexandra
Miller Sustainability Program Coordinator Energy and 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:
The student government voted in February 2017 to institute a bike-sharing program, Zagster. The program had about 2,500 rides in the 2017-2018 academic year with 350 users. This program failed not because of users, but because the company failed to do the regular maintenance of the bikes and all but two fell into disrepair.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Enterprise Car Share is a membership-based car sharing program offered to Carleton students, faculty and staff. Students pay a $35 annual membership fee and receive in $35 driving credits toward the hourly rate. Faculty and staff pay a $50 annual fee plus an hourly rate.
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 low-emitting vehicle parking spots around campus in ideal locations.
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:
In 2013 Carleton installed a Coulomb CT 2021 Level 2 EV charging station. A second station was installed in the summer of 2020.
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:
The college rents college-owned houses to faculty and staff. This benefit is primarily used by new employees and/or faculty who do not yet have tenure positions.
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:
Each year, we host Bike to Work Week as a way to promote education around sustainable transportation and offer bike repairs throughout this week in the spring to kick start biking.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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