Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 39.55
Liaison Gabrielle Lommel
Submission Date June 28, 2017
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Concordia College - Moorhead
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00 Samantha Westrate
Sustainability Coordinator
Academic Affairs
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians 

Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
Yes

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A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Concordia has two shower facilities for commuters, one in Olson Forum and the other located in Grant Center. The shower facilities in Olson Forum also come accompanied with lockers.

Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking for all occupied buildings and makes long-term bicycle storage available for students who live on-site (if applicable)?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Concordia has long since installed bicycle racks around campus. With the increase of bike usage on campus, Concordia has dedicated more funds and space to accommodate bicycle parking. During the winter months, Concordia offers secure long-term bicycle storage located out at the Athletic stadium.

Does the institution have a bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy (or adhere to a local community plan/policy) that sets standards and practices for campus streets to enable safe access for all users?:
Yes

A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
Concordia College adheres to the local Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. http://www.fmmetrocog.org/new/assets/documents/Bicycle%20and%20Pedestrian%20Plan/Final%202016%20Bike%20Ped%20Plan.pdf

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:
Concordia College showcases its commitment to biking and sustainable commuting through offering a campus-wide bike share, COBBikes. The COBBikes program is a college owned and operated bike share program that is free to all Concordia faculty, staff, and students. The program also offers helmets and bike safety information.

Mass Transit Programs 

Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
Yes

A brief description of the mass transit programs:
Concordia students, faculty, and staff ride the Fargo-Moorhead city buses for free using their Concordia ID. There are multiple convenient bus stops on campus, along 8th and 5th streets, including a bus shelter. Bus maps and an evening schedule are available at the Campus Information Center in Knutson Campus Center. Normal bus service operates year-round.

Guaranteed Return Trip Program 

Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
No

A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs 

Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
No

A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
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Car Sharing Program 

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?:
No

None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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EV Recharging Stations 

Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
No

None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs 

Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Concordia Human Resources now offers a flexible work schedule option where supervisor and employee are able to establish the best working situation for the employee. This includes offering telecommuting when appropriate.

Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
Yes

A brief description of the condensed work week option:
Concordia Human Resources supports a condensed work week options as well and the option is offered on a department by department basis.

Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting 

Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No

None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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Does the institution employ other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting (e.g. preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, cash-out of parking programs)?:
Yes

A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
During the renovation of the Grant Center on campus, Concordia implemented several preferred parking spots for fuel-efficient vehicles.

Optional Fields 

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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