Occidental College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Sustainability
Office Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Bike Share is a student service that is entirely student run and operated. Open several times a week, Bike Share enables students to rent a bike for free for up to a week at a time. In addition to renting bikes, Bike Share also operates a bike repair shop that is open to the entire Oxy community at no charge.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
We host two Zipcars on campus that are available to students, staff, and the local community. Students receive a significant discount on their annual Zipcar membership through their affiliation with Occidental College.
Additionally, the Bengal Bus is a free shuttle service for students to take trips within a 7-mile radius of campus. Bengal Bus also takes students to two major airports during breaks (fall break, winter break, and spring break) to reduce single-rider occupancy vehicle use through rideshare services (ie. Uber, Lyft). Bengal Buses can fit up to 6 students at a time.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
The college offers discounted EV charging for students and free EV charging for employees.
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
We have seven Level II and three Level I electric vehicle recharging stations on campus, which are distributed between three different parking structures.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
The College owns over 40 homes in the surrounding community and rents them to college employees. Also, Residential Education has as a perk for their full-time staff to live on-campus or in one of the college owned houses rent-free.
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 college provides students with a free LA Metro U-Pass for unlimited rides on public transit including lightrail, heavy rail, and buses.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.