Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 60.65
Liaison Michael Amadori
Submission Date March 5, 2021

STARS v2.2

Hobart and William Smith Colleges
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.60 / 1.00 Michael Amadori
Sustainability Manager
Office of Sustainability
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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 Colleges maintain a fleet of approximately 30 bikes as part of the Yellow Bike program, managed by the Office of Sustainability. The bikes are offered to students for an entire semester in exchange for a deposit. Students receive their deposit back when the bike is returned in good condition. The Yellow Bike Program also offers helmets and bike locks for rental.


Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Yes

A brief description of the car sharing program:

The Colleges host two Zipcars and actively promote the service to students, faculty, and staff.


Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
No

A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
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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:

In April 2014, the Colleges installed a Leviton evr-green Dual Port Level 2 Charging Station that can charge two vehicles simultaneously. In summer of 2019 we installed two additional Level-2 ChargePoint stations in our main parking lot. They are free for anyone to charge their car.


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:
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