| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.88 |
| Liaison | Isabel Savransky |
| Submission Date | April 21, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ontario Tech University
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Blancride is an innovative carpooling app that was developed by UOIT Professor Hamid Akbari. It was piloted at UOIT as the University has a large number of students that commute. Since it's launch in 2014 Blancride has been a major focus of the University's sustainable transportation platform. The Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability (OCIS) has worked closely with Professor Akbari and the Blancride team to ensure the UOIT community understands how to use the app and the benefits of carpooling. OCIS and Blancride have set up booths across campus informing the students about the app. Together, the two teams hope to change the culture of student and staff commuters.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
The promotion of Blancride will reduce the amount of singe-occupancy vehicles commuting to UOIT, reducing the University's Scope 3 GHG emissions. Additionally, individual app users can track their carbon footprint and GHG emissions saved through the app.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | --- |
| Research | --- |
| Campus Engagement | --- |
| Public Engagement | --- |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | --- |
| Dining Services | --- |
| Energy | --- |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | --- |
| Transportation | Yes |
| Waste | --- |
| Water | --- |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | --- |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | --- |
| Investment | --- |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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