| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.37 |
| Liaison | Melanie Knowles |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
Kent State University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.60 / 1.00 |
Melanie
Knowles Sustainability Manager Facilities Planning and Operations |
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Kent State is excited to partner with Veoride to provide a bike share service for Kent State University and the surrounding Kent Community. Riders of all abilities are able to take advantage of Kent State University’s new bikeshare system provided by VeoRide, a micro-mobility share company. The dockless system is comprised of 180 pedal bikes, 68 e-bikes, 10 fat-tire bikes and two ADA-compliant hand cycles. VeoRide pedal bikes will be available for rent either by a pay-as-you-go arrangement or through a membership plan, discounted for students and Kent State faculty and staff. Riders can locate a nearby bike via their smart phone and unlock the joy of bike riding for a quick commute or simply a ride to enjoy the outdoors.
http://www.kent.edu/recservices/flashfleet
http://www.kent.edu/recservices/flashfleet
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
No
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
The Kent campus hosts the commercial car-sharing company Zipcar.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
Yes
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Several LEED Certified buildings on campus offer preferred parking spaces for fuel-efficient vehicles.
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
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
Level 2 EV Charging stations are located in the Heer Hall parking lot, in the Student Center parking lot, and the Center for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement parking lot, and the Design Innovation Hub parking lot, and are available to all commuters.
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 have other programs or initiatives to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and/or reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
Yes
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:
Kent State University has contracted with PARTA (Portage Area Regional Transit Authority) to provide transportation services for students on campus. There are five (5) fixed routes that provide transportation to students throughout campus. KSU students can use their FLASHcard to ride any of those routes and all other PARTA buses in Portage County at no cost.
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