| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.07 |
| Liaison | Jonathan Miller |
| Submission Date | Oct. 27, 2022 |
Nova Southeastern University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Amber
Orr Sustainability Coordinator Physical Plant |
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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:
Nova Southeastern University through the "Healthy Sharks" campaign sponsors Sharks on Wheels, which is a program that allows students to borrow bikes for free.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
No
None
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:
The addition of the most recent residential parking lot features designated parking and charging ports for electric and compact 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?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
The addition of the most recent residential parking lot features multiple vehicle recharging stations.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
Nova Southeastern University has partnered with a variety of complexes within a close distance of the campus to provide rent rates that are typically lower than other leasing offices. There are specific housing opportunities for Undergraduates, the Graduate medical programs, and the Oceanographic Campus, that are within walking or biking distance, as well as have access to the NSU Shark Shuttle program.
Additionally, the school partners with local realtors to provide housing deals for students who live locally.
Additionally, the school partners with local realtors to provide housing deals for students who live locally.
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:
Nova Southeastern University has organized a partnership with local housing opportunities to provide shuttles to and from campus that go to off-campus housing as an alternative to individual car usage.
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