Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 36.28
Liaison Claire Rodgers
Submission Date June 28, 2018
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.60 / 2.00
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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?:
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:
There are metal bicycle racks for parking outside each building. There is long-term bicycle storage in the go-bike room, where students can also take out bikes for personal use.

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?:
No

A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
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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:
On the lower level of East Hall you'll find Olin's public bicycle program. Here a dedicated group of students works every semester to maintain a fleet of bicycles that students can use for trips to Needham or to cross-registered classes at Wellesley College and Babson College. The bikes are available to all Olin Community members after completing a brief orientation program. Students are also welcome to use the fully stocked bicycle tool area to tune, repair, or assemble their own tools.

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:
Olin, in conjunction with Babson and Wellesley, provide a shuttle between the three schools so that students do not have to take individual cars to and from each campus.

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?:
No

None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
This is not a matter of policy or standard practice, but is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Some employees telecommute one day a week, but generally the expectation is that employees are on campus.

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:
This is not a matter of policy or standard practice, but is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Some employees telecommute one day a week, but generally the expectation is that employees are on campus.

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)?:
No

A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
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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:
Some professors and staff live on campus, which helps reduce the cost of commutes for them. Luckily, our campus is very walk-able, and has no roads that cars can drive on between buildings. This makes our campus much less car-dependent. Source for telecommuting and condensed work week option: Sharon Woodward, Director of Human Resources

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