Middlebury College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Jack
Byrne Director of Sustainability Integration Environmental Affair |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
There is a fleet of bicycles for free rental available at the main campus library. Students can also rent bikes from the student-run bike shop on campus.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the 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:
The campus offers preferred parking spaces for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
Middlebury College has 2 EV charging stations behind the Franklin Environmental Center that are available to students, faculty and staff.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
College Housing Loan Program:
The College's second mortgage program is designed to help eligible faculty and administrative staff to purchase or build a home close to campus. The College desires to have its employees become an integral part of the local community. The primary purpose of the program is to attract and retain faculty and administrative staff members at the College, particularly during
economic periods when interest rates and housing costs may prevent or discourage individuals from accepting positions in our area. Furthermore, when employees purchase their own homes, the need for the College to purchase houses in the area is reduced. Home ownership in neighborhoods fosters a stronger sense of community than rental by tenants.
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:
The Student Government Association uses funds from a parking fee to provide low-cost bus service from campus to high traffic destinations by students going from and coming back to campus during breaks. The SGA provides inexpensive and convenient bus service to and from:
Burlington International Airport (The airport serves as a transportation hub for major airlines such as Continental, Delta, JetBlue, United and USAir)
Burlington Greyhound Station (The Greyhound station provides bus service to Montreal and Boston four times a day, everyday)
Essex, VT Amtrak Station
Port Henry, NY Amtrak Station
Boston- South Station, Atlantic Avenue side
White Plains, NY- White Plains Metro North Station
New York City- Penn Station
Buses are offered for:
Fall break
Thanksgiving
Winter break
Feb break
Spring break
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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