| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.01 |
| Liaison | Lissette Hernandez |
| Submission Date | July 1, 2024 |
Florida International University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Lissette
Hernandez Director Parking and Transportation |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Available daily during the fall, spring and summer semesters, Bikes on the Bay is a student bike sharing program that provides a fun and easy way to get around the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC). This no-charge, no-cost service is available at the Wellness and Recreation Center.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Freebee is a free, on-demand, ride-sharing service available for students, faculty, and staff at FIU. The service is designed to provide safe and efficient transportation around the FIU campus and nearby areas. Users can book a ride through the Freebee app or by calling the dispatch center. https://operations.fiu.edu/transportation/freebee/index.html
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
FIU has stations for electric vehicles very conveniently located on the 1st or 2nd floor of the parking garages.
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
Between the BBC, Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), and Engineering Center, FIU has 14 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
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:
The Panther Express shuttle provides an alternative to driving between MMC and BBC. Panther Express departs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., leaving every 30 minutes.
The CATS shuttle travels between MMC and the Engineering Center. The service operates two shuttles running continuously from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. when classes are in session.
The cities of Sweetwater and Doral have free public transportation trolley services with stops at MMC. At BBC, the City of North Miami offers a free transportation service to the public through the NoMi Express Trolley. In addition, several Miami-Dade County bus lines have stops at MMC.
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