| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 29.05 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Masuen |
| Submission Date | March 31, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Metropolitan Community College
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.88 / 2.00 |
Sally
Hopley Coordinator of Sustainable Practices Campus Planning and Sustainability |
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Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
No
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A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
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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)?:
Yes
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A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Due to the historic nature of the Fort Omaha campus, bike racks are not permitted on certain areas of the campus. In all other instances, there are bike racks available within 50 feet of non-residential buildings.
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the bicycle/pedestrian policy and/or network:
The Fort Omaha Campus has included "sharrows" within the campus to indicate the best routes for bicyclists and to alert vehicles that there may be bicycles within the area.
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
Yes
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A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Currently, the Fort Omaha Campus has a "Green Bikes" program that is available for any student, faculty or staff to take part in by simply looking up the code to the bike and riding it from one building to another. We simply ask that the bikes stay within the campus boundary and that they are locked to a bike rack when not in use. In the future, MCC is looking to partner with a local bicycle-sharing program to have a more robust and interconnected program within the community.
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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
None
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):
In 2009, MCC began offering free bus passes as a partnership with Metro Area Transit. Free passes are available to any student taking credit or GED classes and are intended to be used for the purpose of getting to class or any other education related activity; this can include internships and tutoring sessions. To date (12/15) the students at MCC have taken over 1.2 million rides utilizing the free pass to class program.
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Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip (GRT) program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
No
None
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?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
MCC participates in O! MetroRideshare which is a city-wide carpool program. We advertise the program to our students, staff, and faculty. Additionally, any staff or student that carpools either through O! MetroRideshare or on their own accord may utilize the preferred carpool parking spots. There are over 20 dedicated Carpool Only spots throughout the MCC campus and location network.
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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
None
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
None
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
None
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
None
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
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 incentives or programs to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
No
None
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:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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