| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.94 |
| Liaison | David Greenwood |
| Submission Date | Nov. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lakehead University
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.38 / 2.00 |
Andrew
Carr STARS Researcher Centre for Place and Sustainability Studies |
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Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
Yes
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A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
The Bike Shack is a building which provides bicycle storage for students and faculty at Lakehead University. The storage area of the facility comprises 1766 square feet of space, capable of storing up to 172 student bicycles. The building was partially funded by the Lakehead Student Union, but was also supported by community partners. See http://communications.lakeheadu.ca/news/?display=news&nid=388 for more information.
It should be noted that there are no direct shower facilities for cyclists; however, all students and faculty have access to the on campus gym (Sanders Fieldhouse) which has gender specific shower facilities.
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Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking (e.g. racks) within 50 ft (15 m) of all occupied, non-residential buildings and make long-term bicycle storage available within 330 ft (100 m) of all residence halls (if applicable)?:
No
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A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Anecdotally, I think Lakehead's capacity for bicycle storage is actually quite good, but unfortunately there are some long term bicycle storage facilities which are outside of 100 meters of residence halls, but within 200 meters.
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Does the institution have a “complete streets” or bicycle accommodation policy (or adhere to a local community policy) and/or have a continuous network of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths and lanes?:
No
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A brief description of the bicycle/pedestrian policy and/or network:
Overall Lakehead is well connected for pedestrians; however, there is no dedicated bicycle path to several key areas on campus. Winter also provides challenges to many pedestrians as some paths are not cleared. For information regarding Thunder Bay's Complete streets iniatives see: http://completestreetsforcanada.ca/case_study/city-thunder-bay
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
No
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A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
There is no current bicycle sharing program in Thunder Bay or on the Lakehead University Campus. However there is a chance of organizations such as community spokes working toward a bicycle sharing program. More information about community spokes can be found here: http://www.communityspokes.com/.
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Is the institution certified as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists (U.S.) or under a similar third party certification covering non-motorized transportation?:
No
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A brief description of the certification, including date certified and level:
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Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
Yes
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A brief description of the mass transit program(s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
The Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) coordinates as part of their tuition fees a universal bus pass (UPass). Each full time undergraduate student pays $82 (2013-2014) for a pass for an entire year. This is part of tuition which can not be opted out of unless a students residence falls outside of the Thunder Bay's Public Transit service area. $82 per year is compared to $74 per month for Adults with Thunder Bay Public Transit. This constitutes a $814 a year savings for students.
According to the survey conducted for the student commute modal split portion of this report (OP 19) 19% of students utilize public transit to travel to campus; however, students who live on and near campus utilize public transit for other purposes besides traveling to and from campus.
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Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip (GRT) program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
No
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A brief description of the GRT program:
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Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
No
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A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
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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?:
No
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A brief description of the car sharing program:
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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?:
No
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A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
No
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A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
No
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A brief description of the condensed work week program:
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Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No
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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 incentives or programs to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
No
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A brief description of other sustainable transportation initiatives and programs:
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The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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