| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 40.10 |
| Liaison | Laurie Kman |
| Submission Date | Oct. 2, 2024 |
Lewis University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Laurie
Kman Manager of Facilities and Sustainability Facilities |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Flyer bike program that is available to students.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Electric charging stations are located in the first spots in front of our Aviation building.
We are adding 12 more station including 1 that is ADA accessible.
Free charging stations
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
Two Dual Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations have been made available for Lewis University faculty, staff, students and visitors. The stations are located conveniently on campus and are promoted through the sustainability website, campus maps and to visitors during larger events. The ChargePoint stations were installed in November of 2013.
September 2024 Completed.Each parking lot will be receiving two dual port charging stations for a total of twelve new stations throughout our campus. One of the charging stations in Lot D will be ADA accessible.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
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?:
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:
Our electric charging stations are no charge to Faculty, Staff and Students.
Lewis strives to provide students with easy access to Chicago and surrounding communities.
In cooperation with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), bus 834 Joliet-Downers Grove provides 24 hr. service from the Lewis main campus to local communities. The route spans from Joliet’s Union Station to Yorktown Center.
For service and complete route information and timetables, visit https://www.pacebus.com/route/834
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Lewis provides a free shuttle service which transports students to local stores, malls and events.
Lewis strives to provide students with easy access to Chicago and surrounding communities.
In cooperation with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), bus 834 Joliet-Downers Grove provides 24 hr. service from the Lewis main campus to local communities. The route spans from Joliet’s Union Station to Yorktown Center.
For service and complete route information and timetables, visit https://www.pacebus.com/route/834
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