| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.08 |
| Liaison | Philip Mansfield |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
Carleton University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.60 / 1.00 |
Philip
Mansfield Sustainability Manager Facilities Management and Planning |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
We participate in any city wide bike sharing program, which is currently not in operation since 2018.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Carleton university has also partnered with Vrtucar and studentcarshare to make car-sharing available for staff, faculty and students right here on campus. This venture allows Parking Services to offer yet another transportation alternative to our campus community.
Vrtucar car sharing was established in Ottawa in 2000 and serves over 2,300 members from Ottawa to Kingston. There is a vehicle located on the Carleton campus and if that vehicle is reserved there is also a pod of vehicles available within Ottawa.
Vrtucar cars can be reserved by phone or Internet, 24-hours-a-day, and then can be used for a few hours, or a week. You only pay per trip, and never have to worry about gas, insurance, repairs or monthly parking. Membership agreements are between the users and Vrtucar and costs vary dependant on the plan offered and usage.
Studentcarshare is an additional car-sharing service available at Carleton, and to date 15 other locations in Ontario and Quebec. To be eligible to become a Student CarShare member you must be at least 18 years or older, have a valid credit card, a valid G2 driver’s license (minimum) and have had no more than one minor violation within 3 years. Membership is $50 per year, with an additional $25 application fee, rated vary based on the time of day and week: $5-8 per hour, $56-70 per day. Insurance is included in your membership fees.
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:
Carleton has 8 EV charging stations on campus and will be expanding to an additional 20 in 2022. These are currently available for free with a campus parking pass.
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:
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:
Carleton offers a bike purchasing program whereby staff and faculty can purchase a bike through the purchase loan program. This means that staff can finance the purchase of bicycles, including electric bicycles, and additional eligible items such as pannier bags, trailers, and security products, up to a loan value of $5,000. Each loan shall be from one to three years and is repaid from post-tax salary on a per-pay basis.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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