| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 39.69 |
| Liaison | April Thompson |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Creighton University
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.60 / 2.00 |
Mary
Duda Chemical Coordinator Facilities Management |
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:
All faculty, staff, and students have access to two fitness centers on campus which have lockers and shower facilities.
There is a bike storage facility in one of the parking garages.
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)?:
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
There are quite a few bike racks all over campus, including in front of all residence halls, but there are not bike racks in front of all campus buildings. Students who live on-site currently do not have long-term bicycle storage.
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?:
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
Our campus is walkable with a central pedestrian mall running almost the entire length of the campus. Burt Street runs through the campus and has a dedicated bike lane or "sharrows". While streets do bisect the campus, they divert traffic away from the core of campus, allowing for safe pedestrian and bicycle travel.
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 City of Omaha has a B-Cycle program with kiosks all over town.
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 programs:
Campus shuttle service provides faculty, staff, students, and visitors with safe and convenient transportation to most sites on campus up to 19 1/2 hours a day. Two routes, the East shuttle and the West shuttle, run concurrently to link all corners of the campus with most destinations in between. The Burt St. shuttle transports employees and students to and from parking lots bordering Burt Street. Over 4,000 riders per week use this service.
Campus shuttle service runs during the undergraduate school year and is off for all undergraduate breaks and holidays.
https://www.creighton.edu/admin/shuttleservices/
A pilot program for Health Sciences Students was started in 2017 for free bus passes. The encompasses approximately 2,000 students.
Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip 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:
The university is a partner in MetrO! Rideshare, which is a free, quick, and secure service that connects commuters throughout the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area who are interested in carpooling and other alternative forms of transportation.
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:
Creighton hosts 4 ZipCars on campus.
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:
Creighton has 2 Level 2 Aerovironment charging stations, one in each of 2 parking structures. These are available to faculty, staff, and students.
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:
All salaried people can telecommute as needed. It is considered part of the flexible work arrangements offered by the university.
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
The university provides an option for flex time for employees. This can mean a condensed work week, a nontraditional start/end time, or extended mid-day/lunch hours offset by additional hours worked at the beginning or end of the shift, or other arrangements.
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 employ other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting (e.g. preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, cash-out of parking programs)?:
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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