Pomona College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
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Reporter |
Alexis
Reyes Assistant Director of Sustainability Facilities & Campus Services |
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 Green Bikes Program provides free semester-long rentals of their 150+ bicycle fleet, as well as free labor on bike repairs for fleet or private bikes. The Green Bikes fleet is comprised of recovered bicycles abandoned on campus that have been repaired and made operational and are distributed to students in a lottery at the beginning of each semester. The Green Bikes Shop holds open hours four days a week during the academic year.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Pomona College has contracted with Zipcar to provide car-sharing services on campus at a discounted rate to students, staff, and faculty. A total of 14 vehicles are available, including hybrids. Pomona College also operates an in-house fleet (SUV, hybrid minivan, hybrid sedan, and three electric carts) for faculty and staff to reserve for business purposes.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Pomona College provides discounted EV charging for faculty, staff, and students at four locations across campus. The parking structures also have spaces reserved for fuel-efficient vehicles that are closer to the exits.
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
Pomona College houses 14 EV stations at four locations across campus with reserved spots and discounted charging. These stations are on the ChargePoint network and are available for public use and for employees and students.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
The College has a faculty rental and home loan program. The College owns 35 faculty rental units within one mile of campus. The home loan program provides reduced-rate mortgages for tenured and tenure-track faculty on properties within five miles of 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:
LEED buildings with parking have preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles. The campus has ample bike racks, including two gated bike storage facilities that require swipe access for added security.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://tableau.campus.pomona.edu/views/2024SARTransportation/Transportation?%3Aembed=yes&%3Atoolbar=no
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