Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 54.23
Liaison Jeff Jeremiason
Submission Date Nov. 30, 2021

STARS v2.2

Gustavus Adolphus College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.60 / 1.00 Kari Wallin
Sustainability Manager
Facilities/Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation
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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:

The Gusties on the Go bike share program was started by the Student Athlete Volunteer Educators (S.A.V.E.) in 2016. In 2021 the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation took over the program with front desk support from the Motorpool office. The Gusties on the Go program has a fleet of 4 normal bikes and 6 electric bikes (e-bikes) that can be rented out free of charge to Gusties who want to explore the St. Peter area. Four hour rental is the standard time frame.


Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
No

A brief description of the car sharing program:
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Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
Yes

A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:

Preferential parking is given to electric vehicles in two of our academic buildings.


Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
Yes

A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:

Gustavus has one Level 2 electric vehicle recharging station on campus that is free and accessible to anyone.


Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No

A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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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?:
No

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:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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