| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 41.59 |
| Liaison | Adam Maurer |
| Submission Date | Dec. 18, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Seattle Central College
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Adam
Maurer District Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Parking areas for bicycles include: 1) Harvard Parking Garage, 2) Science and Math Building Garage, 3) Broadway Edison Building, 4) Mitchell Activities Center. There is a bicycle fix-it station located just inside the Mitchell Activity Center across from the registration desk. The college will provide a secure bike locker on a space available basis to employees who join the Employee Transportation Plan. Shower facilities for all bicyclists are available in the Mitchell Activity Center.
Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking for all occupied buildings and makes long-term bicycle storage available for students who live on-site (if applicable)?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Bicycle parking rasks are available all around main campus buildings. Most of them are sheltered and located just few steps away from the classrooms and offices. We do not have any students who live on-site
Does the institution have a bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy (or adhere to a local community plan/policy) that sets standards and practices for campus streets to enable safe access for all users?:
Yes
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
Seattle Central is a partner in the City's bicycle and pedestrian plan. Seattle Central promotes and enforces The City of Seattle and WA State transportation rules and guidelines when we can and where applicable.
http://www.seattle.gov/transportation/document-library/modal-plans/bicycle-master-plan
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
Yes
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
There are several bike sharing companies that currently operate in Seattle. All employees and students can participate in the bike share programs.
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
Qualifying Seattle Central employees and students who do not purchase a single-occupant-vehicle parking permit are eligible for a discount ORCA (One Regional Card for All) card. The ORCA Card is a regional, public transit pass which can be used by students and employees to ride regular Metro, Sound Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, Community Transit, and Everett Transit bus service anytime, anywhere all over King, Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap Counties. The pass is available to eligible students and employees at a subsidized rate and can be used for personal as well as college use. Public transportation includes: Link Light Rail system, Metro streetcars (the South Lake Union Trolley and the Broadway streetcar), the Sounder Train (Everett to Tacoma), some Amtrak Cascades trains between Seattle and Everett, the King County Water Taxis (West Seattle and Vashon routes) and the Kitsap Transit Foot Ferry (Port Orchard and Annapolis Routes). Also, King County Metro offers ORCA LIFT cards for those that qualify for the program. Employee ORCA CARDs cost $51 per quarter, plus $10 TMP quarterly fee. All students may purchase an ORCA Card at discounted rates. The Seattle Central cards (known as E–Purses) are pre–loaded with $200 of ORCA money for only $125, $75 off the regular rate. Students who use the Washington State Ferries as walk on passengers, bike riders or carpool passengers may be eligible to receive up to $60 in reimbursement per academic quarter. Employees who use the Washington State Ferries as walk on passengers, bike riders or carpool passengers may be eligible to receive up to $58 in reimbursement per month.
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
Yes
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
If you are a permanent employee, a member of the TMP and use alternate forms of transportation, the college can help in an emergency. The college will pay for a taxicab home or to a daycare address for up to 60 miles one way. This service is available up to two times per quarter. Alternate forms of transportation include public transportation, walking, biking, carpool passengers.
Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Carpoolers are offered reserved carpool parking spaces, discounted ORCA card for carpool passengers only, and a much discounted parking pass rate. For vanpoolers, King County Metro offers a vanpool service. Seattle Central employees and students who vanpool are eligible to receive up to $58 in reimbursement per month.
Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Another benefit to Transportation Management Plan permanent employees is access to the Zipcar car–sharing program. Non–driving employees can join the Seattle Central program and check out cars between the hours of 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. The cars can be used for personal or business reasons for up to six hours per day.
EV Recharging Stations
No
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
Yes
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Seattle College District Policy
NUMBER: 447
TITLE: Telecommuting
Adopted Date: 10/13/2016
Seattle College District supports the concept of telecommuting and encourages the practice when it does not detract from the efficient and effective delivery of services to the colleges. College and/or District administration will be responsible for the approval of all telecommuting agreements. Requests to telecommute as a disability accommodation are handled separately through the disability accommodation process.
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
Yes
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
All employees have the ability to work with their supervisor to consider a condensed work week if it is appropriate for their position. Permission is granted on a case by case basis.
Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting
No
None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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Does the institution employ other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting (e.g. preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, cash-out of parking programs)?:
Yes
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
All Seattle Central employees and students have access to Zimride, a ride sharing program to reduce the number of single occupancy trips.
https://zimride.com/seattlecolleges
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