| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.65 |
| Liaison | Maddie LoDico |
| Submission Date | Dec. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Colby College
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Kevin
Bright Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Our facilities for bicycle commuters include bike racks outside every building, and lockers and showers in the athletic center. Two of our buildings, Diamond and SSW have showers as well.
Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking (e.g. racks) within 50 ft (15 m) of all occupied, non-residential buildings and make long-term bicycle storage available within 330 ft (100 m) of all residence halls (if applicable)?:
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
There are bike racks outside most non-residential buildings and there are also bicycle storage rooms inside almost every dormitory.
Does the institution have a “complete streets” or bicycle accommodation policy (or adhere to a local community policy) and/or have a continuous network of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths and lanes?:
A brief description of the bicycle/pedestrian policy and/or network:
There are pedestrian paths all over campus and sidewalks on all of our streets. While there are no formal lanes for bikes, bikes are allowed on walking paths across campus. In many areas where there are stairs, there are paved sections to allow bikes and skateboards to move freely around campus.
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Colby has an iBike bicycle sharing program. Bikes are available for students and staff to use for up to 24 hrs. at a time free of charge. Each bike comes with a helmet and a lock. Loans are handled through the information desk at the student center. Bikes are kept right outside the student center.
Is the institution certified as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists (U.S.) or under a similar third party certification covering non-motorized transportation?:
A brief description of the certification, including date certified and level:
Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
A brief description of the mass transit program(s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
Our mass transit program is the "jitney," which provides rides during portions of every day of the week.
Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip (GRT) program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
A brief description of the GRT program:
Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Colby has an electronic ride board for students and Colby community members who want to share transportation resources. It is posted in the Digest of General Announcements, which is sent to all Colby community members via email daily.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program, such as a commercial car-sharing program, one administered by the institution, or one administered by a regional organization?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Colby hosts a ZipCar program. For $35/year, students, faculty, staff can join ZipCar. Cars can be rented for $7/hr. or $60/day for up to 180 miles/day & includes taxes & insurance. Cars are in the Roberts parking lot. Students ages 18-20 can rent a Colby ZipCar if they live on Campus. Members over age 21 can rent cars from ZipCar locations all around the country.
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:
There are currently three 220 volt electric vehicle recharging stations on campus. Two are located in employee parking lots for anyone to use, and one is located by the Physical Plant Department for its plug-in hybrid maintenance vehicle.
Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Colby has a limited number of employees that telecommute. Certain employees may receive authorization of their supervisor to telecommute depending on their responsibilities, department, and customer requirements.
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the condensed work week program:
Colby has a limited number of employees that work non-traditional workweeks. Employees may work a condensed workweek with authorization of their supervisor, depending on their responsibilities, department, and customer requirements.
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 incentives or programs to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
A brief description of other sustainable transportation initiatives and programs:
We have several preferred parking spots for alternatively fueled vehicles that are associated with the campus LEED projects.
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
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