| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.38 |
| Liaison | Brandon Trelstad |
| Submission Date | Dec. 9, 2022 |
Oregon State University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.60 / 1.00 |
Leticia
Cavazos Sustainability Program Specialist Sustainability Office |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Several departments operate independent bike sharing programs designed to allow employees to use campus-owned bikes for use around the Corvallis area. Most of these programs are free of charge and organized at the department level.
The City of Bend launched Bird Bike Share in June 2022 and the bikes are available on the OSU-Cascades campus. OSU-Cascades offered $10 ride credits this fall to students.
https://www.bendoregon.gov/government/departments/streets/mobility
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
OSU has a car sharing program through Zipcar, a membership-based car sharing program for people who are looking for an alternative method of transportation that lowers the cost and reduces the hassles of traditional transportation, and reduces daily reliance on single occupancy vehicles. Two Zipcars are located in the heart of OSU's main campus with two more located on the south side of campus near a residential hub.
https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/zipcar
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient 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:
OSU has 21 EV charging stations, one of which is a unique station on OSU's Solar Trailer.
All 21 are Level 2 stations, spread throughout campus.
https://transportation.oregonstate.edu/parking/parking-permits/electric-vehicle-parking
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:
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:
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:
League of American Bicyclists has recognized OSU as a Gold level Bicycle Friendly University
League of American Bicyclists has recognized OSU as a Gold level Bicycle Friendly University
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