| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.18 |
| Liaison | Jean-Michel Champagne |
| Submission Date | June 28, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
HEC Montréal
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.40 / 2.00 |
Jean-Michel
Champagne Sustainable Development Officer Infrastructure - Sustainability Office |
Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
At CSC building, indoor bicycle parking spaces are available next to the parking entrance, making it safe and secure. At decelles building, bicyle support are available under the canopy for communters. Shower rooms are available. Bixi stations (bicycle share system) are also located next of both buildings for those who use this system.
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)?:
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
There are numerous bicycles rack on the campus, plus an indoor bicycles parking at the CSC building with security monitoring.
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?:
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Bixi stations (bicycle share system) are also located next of both buildings for those who use this system. HEC has a corporate partnership with BIXI, and its members receive a rebate of 20% when subscribing or renewing subscription.
Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
HEC students benefit from reduced fees when using the Société de Transport de Montreal's public transit system (STM). Students must study full-time and obtain their OPUS card at the STM’s photo studio or during the STM photo tour on campus at the beginning of each term (exact dates are online)
Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Due to its location in a dense urban area and high cost of parking, users (faculty, staff and students) are strongly encourage to use public transportation rather than car. Nevertheless, HEC participate to Carpooling UdeM (reserved for employees and students of the Université de Montréal, HEC Montréal, Polytechnique Montréal and the CHUM). Moreover, car users are invited to use Covoiturage AMT or Netlift to plan carpooling and find or offer carpooling places.
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?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
A car rental program is offered at the CSC building with Globe; HEC members can rent a car directly on site, using the rental booth, and get immediate access to the car in the underground parking lot. Globe rental car can be brought back to the parking at no cost. Also, HEC directly encourage its users to use the Communauto car sharing program, with cars accessible in nearby parking.
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:
The Branché au travail program is offered at HEC’s CSC parking lot. 2 electric charging stations are available for HEC faculty and staff who own electric car. The charging station are located near the entrance as an incitive for drivers to switch to electric car. Charging station are free to use, but users must subscribe to obtain their access card.
Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
During the summer period, when attendance is reduced, employees work weeks are reduced to 4 days/week (Monday to Thursday) and school services are reduced to the minimum. Those who have to work on Friday can exchange their day later.
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:
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)?:
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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