| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.61 |
| Liaison | Kelsey Beal |
| Submission Date | Nov. 2, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Indiana University Bloomington
IN-2: Innovation 2
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Bill
Brown Director of Sustainability Office of sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Campus Commute is a bus shuttle system between Indiana University Bloomington and Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), which allows users to better use their time while reducing their carbon footprint. Buses are equipped with wi-fi, wheelchair accessibility, reclining seats, electrical outlets, and lavatory, and can be tracked in real-time via DoubleMap.
Campus Commute runs non-stop, four times every weekday between the two campuses, with two bus stops at each campus. The route is geared toward faculty and staff, some of whom commute between the two campuses on a regular basis (although students and community members may ride as well). Previously the use of a campus or individual vehicle was the only viable option to make the trip.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
IU saves $47 in business related travel for every employee that uses this service round-trip between campuses. The Campus Commute is too new to have assessed ridership and other measurable outcomes related to emissions reductions or other outcomes.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | No |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | Yes |
| Waste | No |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | Yes |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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