Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 46.17 |
Liaison | Jamey Pavey |
Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2019 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Earlham College
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 2.00 |
Jamey
Pavey Director of the Integrated Program in Sustainability Sustainability and Environmental Studies |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
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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:
Bicycle racks are available for student and staff use at all academic and residential buildings. Long term storage is also available with the Public Safety office.
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:
The entire interior of the campus is car-free and contains pedestrian/bicycle use only. The interior of campus is connected via paths that also connect to the closest public bus stop at College Avenue and D Street.
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:
Earlham College launched a Bike Share in Spring 2017. The Bike Share offers students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to check out a hybrid or city bike for free, with charges incurring only if kept overnight. Mountain bikes can be checked out for $5/day.
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
The Rose City Shuttle operates on Saturdays. It is available for free student transportation anywhere in local Richmond from 6-12 pm.
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
No
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
There is a ride share board located in the student center for students to post offered and requested rides for breaks/travel etc. There is also an informal facebook page for rideshare: https://www.facebook.com/EarlhamCollegeRideBoard/info
Car Sharing Program
No
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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EV Recharging Stations
No
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
No
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
N/A
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
No
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
N/A
Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting
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)?:
No
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
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Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
HR confirmed telecommuting & condensed work week information.
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