Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 38.77
Liaison Brandon Hoover
Submission Date Feb. 22, 2021

STARS v2.2

Messiah University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.60 / 1.00 Brandon Hoover
Director of Sustainability
Operations
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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:

We offer a bicycle-sharing program that is available to both employees and staff members. The bikeshare program consists of 20 bikes and costs $15/semester to use the bikes for the semester. Additionally, the University offeres employees the chance to test an e-bike for the week with the stipulation that the e-bike must be used to commute at least once during their trial week. Since the beginning of the program, 1 employee has since purchased an e-bike and now commutes to work most every day.


Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
No

A brief description of the car sharing program:
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Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
Yes

A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:

We offer preferential parking for electric vehicles at our changing station. This is located in the center of campus with convenient access to most all administrative and academic buildings.


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:

We have a ChargePoint charging station where employees, students, or any community member is allowed to use the charging station.


Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No

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?:
No

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:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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