Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 40.09
Liaison Allison Jenks
Submission Date March 5, 2021

STARS v2.2

New Mexico State University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.60 / 1.00 Allison Jenks
Facilities Sustainability Manager
Facilities and Services
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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:

Through the NMSU Outdoor Center there is a bike rental program where students can rent bikes for the day or for the weekend.
https://recsports.nmsu.edu/outdoor-center/


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:

In conjunction with New Mexico State University’s ongoing sustainable initiatives, recent building projects were designed and built with a goal of obtaining Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, or LEED, certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Part of this certification includes designating a number of parking spaces near the projects as reserved for LEED Qualifying Vehicles.

To park in a space designated “Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Parking Only,” you must:

Own a vehicle that qualifies as a LEED low-emission vehicle
Have a current NMSU parking permit color-coded to the particular lot in which you wish to park (unless you park in the 2-hour free lot designated for the NMSU Auxiliary Services Building which also houses the NMSU Parking Dept., Barnes & Noble, and Panda Express).
NOTE: A vehicle occupying a space marked “Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Parking Only” that is not classified as a LEED low-emission vehicle will be cited for “unauthorized parking,” a $35 offense.
Additional restrictions may apply. Please contact the NMSU Parking Dept. at 575-646-1839, parking@nmsu.edu , or visit our office at 1400 E. University Ave. 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday for more information.

Lots on campus featuring “Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient” spaces

Lot #15 (NMSU Auxiliary Services Building) * Free 2-hour parking for Auxiliary, Parking Dept., Barnes & Noble, and Panda Express business
Lot #9 (Gardiner Hall) * Crimson faculty/staff permit required
Lot #75 (New Mexico Department of Agriculture) * Crimson faculty/staff permit required
https://park.nmsu.edu/leed/


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

A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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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?:
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:

LEED buildings preferred parking for EV's. In conjunction with NMSU’s ongoing sustainable initiatives, recent building projects were designed and built with a goal of obtaining LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Part of this certification includes designating a number of parking spaces near the projects as reserved for LEED Qualifying Vehicles. We currently have 16 total EV parking spaces on campus https://park.nmsu.edu/leed/


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