| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.14 |
| Liaison | Kristina Hope |
| Submission Date | Feb. 2, 2024 |
Knox College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.80 / 1.00 |
Kristina
Hope Director of Sustainability Initiatives 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:
Knox College has a student run bike share program of roughly 50-60 bikes in its fleet with bikes lent out for an entire academic term, with the ability to renew. All bikes are donated or acquired over the years and fixed by student bike mechanics for students to use on loan. The program is free and has significantly increased bike ridership at Knox.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Knox College has a working agreement with Enterprise, a local car rental agency, where students, staff, and faculty may rent cars by the hour for use while at Knox.
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
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
Two parking spaces with charging ports are available for electric vehicles.
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:
Knox College supports and encourages ride sharing and car pooling by hosting an online discussion forum allowing members of the Knox community to post and respond to ride share requests.
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