| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.12 |
| Liaison | Richard Manton |
| Submission Date | Sept. 12, 2024 |
Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Dean
Pearce Head of Facilities Management and Services Buildings Offices |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
University of Galway participates in the Galway City Bike sharing scheme with three stations located on campus. https://www.bikeshare.ie/galway.html
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
The University promotes the GoCar car club, which is administered externally. GoCar allows you to rent cars for as little as half an hour, using a booking system to reserve the vehicle and in-car technology to unlock the car and drive. https://www.gocar.ie/galway/
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Yes, dedicated parking spaces are reserved for EV charging located close to key buildings with high staff profile, e.g. Quadrangle and Arts-Science Building.
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
There are more than 20 EV charging stations on campus. There are a number of charging points that are also adjacent to the campus offering fast charging.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
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:
University of Galway participates in the yearly active challenges organised by the Smarter Travel team at the NTA. For more information see - smartertravelcampus.ie
Smarter Travel Campus is a hands on programme working with Third Level Institutions to implement campus travel plans - or actions to encourage and support students and staff to walk, cycle, take public transport or carpooling on the commute to campus.
An Mheitheal Rothar is a bicycle cooperative established by University of Galway students on campus offering staff and students affordable bicycles and maintenance training (both free and paid). The University houses the cooperative and provides it with workshops and stores on campus. Most bicycles sold are recycled, reused and repaired: https://bikeworkshops.ie/
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