| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.56 |
| Liaison | Mari Acob-Nash |
| Submission Date | Oct. 30, 2021 |
North Seattle College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Adam
Maurer District Sustainability Coordinator Finance and Ops |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Seattle offers several bike share programs city-wide, including Lime and Jump right now. Recently, COVID has really impacted this market so there’s been a lot of change and it’s poised to change more in the coming years. Seattle also recently introduced an electric scooter share pilot program.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Another benefit to Transportation Management Plan permanent employees is access to the Zipcar car–sharing program. Non–driving employees can join the program and check out cars between the hours of 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The cars can be used for personal or business reasons for up to six hours per day.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
n/a
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:
NSC has two DC fast charging stations and two Level 2 charging stations in visitor parking. The charging stations are available to students, faculty, staff, and the public. Parking charges do not apply. Fees apply for electricity used. The chargers are connected to the ChargePoint network.
https://www.plugshare.com/?location=1111
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:
n/a
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:
1. Discount Carpool and Vanpool Parking
NSC has and continues to charge registered students, faculty and staff carpools and vanpools a fee that is more than 50% less than the cost of SOV parking.
2. Preferential Carpool Parking
NSC continues to provide garage parking spaces for use by faculty and staff carpools from 7am to 9pm. Students can park in the garage after 5pm with a parking permit.
3. Transit Subsidy
NSC continues to subsidize the cost of transit for employees and students. An increase to the transit subsidy for Student ORCA cards was implemented at the beginning of fall quarter 2017. Student ORCA cards still cost $125, but the value of the card has increased to $250 ($125 subsidized by NSC and Seattle Colleges).
4. SOV Parking Rates
NSC charges employees and staff parking rates for SOV set at levels
for which the parking fee plus the estimated cost to SOV users of
operating their vehicles is higher than the cost of commuting by
transit. These rates are currently under review.
5. Shuttle (To Northgate Transit Center)
NSC has not implemented this program element due to lack of
funding. Bus route #26 provides a connection to the campus and the
pedestrian sky bridge will meet this need Fall of 2021.
6. Guaranteed Ride Home Program
NSC continues to provide reimbursement for emergency travel home
to students, faculty, and staff that are using transit or carpooling.
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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