| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.89 |
| Liaison | Isabel Savransky |
| Submission Date | Nov. 14, 2023 |
Ontario Tech University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Isabel
Savransky Sustainability & Asset Planner Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
The institution is currently looking into possibilities
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Preferential parking is available for fuel efficient vehicles (electric and or hybrid) and carpooling 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?:
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
The institution has one Level 3 EV charging station at the Automotive Center of Excellence and 11 Level 2 ports across campus (Alger Building, Office of Infrastructure and Sustainability house and at the Software Informatics Research Centre). Data from the 11 ports on campus estimates that we have eliminated 8,238kg og GHG emissions (equivalent to planting 211 trees that have grown for 10 years) (Stats from Chargepoint Dashboard, May 14, 2019).
There are also two level 2 charging stations located in the shared parking lot of Ontario Tech and Durham College; Ontario Tech employees/students can also use this charging station.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
The campus continuously encourages employees to consider their overall carbon footprint, with transportation being a key component. Through various initiatives and awareness booths, we highlight the benefits of living close to campus as there are various bus routes in the area, employees can save money on parking passes, and possibly eliminate the use of a vehicle all together. These activities are bundled under the Smart Commute Program.
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:
Promotion of various transportation related initiatives/events: bike to work day, Bike month, carpooling week, encourage participants to track their alternative modes of transit for prizes with Smart Commute Durham.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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