| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.39 |
| Liaison | Mary Whitney |
| Submission Date | Sept. 25, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Chatham University
OP-T2-29: Mass Transit Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Mary
Whitney University Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle?:
A brief description of the program(s), (s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
Chatham University offers a free campus shuttle for students, faculty and staff. Three shuttles operate daily. Chatham Eastside Shuttle loops every 20 minutes between 7am to 11pm, Monday-Friday. Oakland Shuttle loops every 30 minutes Mondays-Thursdays between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fridays between 7am to 3:30 a.m., Saturdays between 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sundays between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Approximately 1,000 riders per week participate in the Chatham Shuttle program while classes are in session. These “Green Machines” run on a 5 percent biodiesel blended fuel.
Additionally, students, staff and faculty are eligible to ride the University of Pittsburgh shuttles at no cost throughout the SouthSide and Oakland and University of Pittsburgh students are eligible to ride our shuttles at no cost as well. Riders must present their valid Chatham Photo ID. There are nine Pitt Shuttles which operate under regular schedules, seven days per week, throughout the year.
Free Public Transportation
Pittsburgh Port Authority Transit (PAT) offers free transportation for students, staff and faculty aboard its buses, Monongahela Incline and light rail system within any PAT zone via its Port Authority U-Pass program. Riders must present a valid, unexpired Chatham University photo ID and are free to ride at any time on any day.
Free Safe Rider Van:
Chatham participates in the University of Pittsburgh's Safe Rider Van Service which provides free evening and early morning transportation to students, faculty and staff where and when buses and shuttles are not available. Transportation service is limited to two categories: intercampus, between local residences and campus buildings. Riders are limited to 20 trips per semester. Trips are scheduled with a dispatcher during evening and early morning hours.
The website URL where information about the program is available:
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