| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.87 |
| Liaison | Courtney Gallaher |
| Submission Date | June 4, 2024 |
Northern Illinois University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.60 / 1.00 |
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
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Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Yes
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Northern Illinois University has partnered with Zipcar to bring self-service, on-demand car sharing to the area. Students who do not owm cars can rent cars for an hour or a day. This is a sharing car program because many individuals might be able to use these car.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
No
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
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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?:
Yes
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
NIU currently have two Level 2 ChargePoint CT4000 charging stations located on the first level of the parking garage. The units are available for anyone to use as long as they set up an account through ChargePoint and pay for the charging. The cost to use the stations is $1/hour.
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:
NIU has a few programs and incentives to encourage more sustainable transportation.
1. First is the use of a bus line called the Huskie Line that is provided for students and employees to take. Individuals can track the bus lines on the app Spot to see real life time locations of buses and this makes it easier for students to acess and ride them.
2. NIU has a facebook group aimed at student commuters, it is a space in which commuting NIU students can connect with other students traveling to campus from the same, or close, places in order to share rides.
3. NIU currently has a remote work policy, this policy allows NIU staff and employeed to request to work remotely for x number ofnweeks and NIU must comply with the proper guidelines. Allowing remote work for certain periods can reduce the amount of times staff need to commute to school.
1. First is the use of a bus line called the Huskie Line that is provided for students and employees to take. Individuals can track the bus lines on the app Spot to see real life time locations of buses and this makes it easier for students to acess and ride them.
2. NIU has a facebook group aimed at student commuters, it is a space in which commuting NIU students can connect with other students traveling to campus from the same, or close, places in order to share rides.
3. NIU currently has a remote work policy, this policy allows NIU staff and employeed to request to work remotely for x number ofnweeks and NIU must comply with the proper guidelines. Allowing remote work for certain periods can reduce the amount of times staff need to commute to school.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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