| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.39 |
| Liaison | Patrice Langevin |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
Pitzer College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Patrice
Langevin Associate Vice President of Facilities & Capital Projects Facilities and Capital Projects |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Green Bike Program: a Pitzer College student-run organization which promotes cycling, bike safety and sustainability at The Claremont Colleges and the surrounding community. This is done through the reuse of old bikes and parts along with the organization of cycling events. The Green Bike Program gives community members free access to bicycles, tools, repair lessons.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
On campus Pitzer College has 2 on-site parking spots dedicated for ZipCars car sharing. The ZipCars are checked out by the students and used to go into nearby downtown, or to the nearby Claremont College Apartments, or regionally. We also have 5 vans that can be checked out for vanpooling by students, faculty and staff.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
We have 9 electric vehicle charging stations at the center of campus that are available to all faculty, staff and students. To further the incentive, the 9 charging stations are free of cost.
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:
Pitzer now has 9 electric vehicle recharging stations that are available to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors at no charge. The stations are located in the center of campus to increase access.
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:
Faculty Housing Loan Policy: home mortgage loans offered at 2% below the current market rate in Claremont for homes purchased within a 10-mile radius of the campus for faculty members appointed to full-time tenure-track positions. Loan maximum is $25,000; second trust deed loans (including present principal balances of existing first trust deed) will not exceed 95% of the value of the property.
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:
Pitzer offers a free bus travel and Metrolink travel to all staff and students.
Students, faculty and staff can also call the Claremont dial a ride shuttle and coupons are provided for free service. In additional, Pitzer has a shuttle bus that makes a loop locally to bring students to downtown and the nearby Claremont College apartments. The shuttle bus is is a Certified Green Carrier from the University of Vermont's sustainability program. The vehicles we are CARB (California Air Resources Board) Compliant.
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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