| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 81.82 |
| Liaison | Ian McKeown |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Loyola Marymount University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Lucy
Renfrow Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management |
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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:
The Office of Sustainability manages a bike shop on campus, the "Cycling Lion", which provides free bike services to the entire campus community. They currently house 14 Tern bikes that can be rented by anyone for up to two weeks at a time, free-of-charge. The rental program is monitored by student bike shop employees.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Yes
A brief description of the car sharing program:
LMU encourages students, faculty, and staff to participate in car sharing through the ZipCar program. Currently the university has contracted seven vehicles from ZipCar for our campus location. Loyola Marymount University students, faculty, and staff can join Zipcar for $25. Receive up to $35 worth of driving credits the first month you sign up!
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
Yes
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
LMU currently has 27 charging stations around campus, and are in the process of installing 4 more. These charging stations are in two prime parking locations on campus and are free of charge.
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
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
LMU has 27 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations on campus, and in the process of installing 4 more. If you need to charge your EV, you have many options on the LMU campus. We use Charge Point in Uhall and under the Life Science Building.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
Loyola Marymount University does have a program that encourages and facilitates its employees to live close to campus. LMU's Rental Assistance Program partially subsidizes rent with the faculty member contributing 25% of gross monthly household income. Size of household determines degree of assistance. Security deposit advances are also available. All rental units are located within a ten-mile radius of campus, keeping them within the local community. LMU also owns houses in the immediate neighborhood where 13 faculty and staff live within one mile from campus. Many of these employees walk or bike to work.
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:
LMU operates a shuttle service to our Playa Vista campus which averages 120 passengers a day. This shuttle service is available Monday-Saturday from 7:30 am - 11:30 pm.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
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