| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.56 |
| Liaison | Georgeann Moss |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2021 |
Dallas College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.60 / 1.00 |
Brandon
Morton Assistant Director of Sustainability Office of Social Responsibility and Inclusion |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
In 2018, Dallas College piloted a bicycle sharing program in partnership with Spin Bikes to offer affordable transportation options. 45 bicycles were dispersed to at Brookhaven, Mountain View and North Lake campuses to trial student and community usage. Spin Bikes discontinued business in Texas, as did many other bike-share companies, and the program has not been revisited.
Importantly, Dallas College supports public bicycle infrastructure at all campuses by providing bicycle racks. Dallas College North Lake Campus hosts the annual City of Irving Bike Fest, a community-wide event to increase awareness of bicycle safety and encourage bicycle ridership. The event has many community organizations including bike shops that allow attendees to test drive different bicycles. Attendees can also participate in safety bicycle rides and learn from local expert mechanics how to tune-up and repair their bicycle.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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:
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:
After Dallas College's transition from 7 independently accredited colleges to one college in June 2020, employees in specific departments are allowed to office at the campus or location they live closest to in order to enhance work-life balance, reduce commuting, and enhance productivity and space utilization.
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:
DART Go Pass Program provides eligible students a free transit pass that can be renewed every fall, spring or summer semesters when student meet the minimum enrollment requirements. In the academic year 2018-19, approximately 15,972 students received a DART GoPass to help them overcome transportation barriers with added environmental benefit of reducing emissions. https://www.dallascollege.edu/resources/dart-gopass
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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