| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.05 |
| Liaison | Tony Gillund |
| Submission Date | March 23, 2023 |
Purdue University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Tony
Gillund Director of Sustainability Campus Planning, Architecture 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:
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Purdue is proud to partner with Zipcar to offer a parking alternative that also includes access to Zipcars parked across the city and the campus. Currently, there are 4 Zipcar locations on campus.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Low emission vehicle (LEV) parking spacings are available in the Northwestern Parking Garage on campus. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) website maintains a list of vehicles that qualify beginning with 1998 models.
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:
Purdue has 3 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations located on campus at premium garage parking spaces. Permits (including EV permits that can be purchased by visitors) are required to use these chargers between the hours 7am-5pm Monday-Friday; however, the charging stations are currently free to use outside of that designated timeframe.
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:
Purdue has multiple initiatives to encourage more sustainable modes transportation. Two examples include:
CityBus – the operating name for Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation – is a contracted partner with Purdue University for public transportation services. The agreement is called an “unlimited access” agreement because it gives Purdue students, faculty, and staff unlimited, fare-free access to the CityBus system.
Purdue works closely with SPIN to provide a scooter share program to the campus and surrounding communities. This collaboration features specific programing aimed at improving mobility for the campus community, geofence based enforcement programs, and research opportunities using shared data.
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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