| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.41 |
| Liaison | Yolanda Cieters |
| Submission Date | Feb. 22, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Seattle University
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.38 / 2.00 |
Phillip
Thompson Director CEJS |
Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
There are 2 secured bike storage areas for commuters, there are showers and lockers in the Student Center for commuters.
Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking (e.g. racks) within 50 ft (15 m) of all occupied, non-residential buildings and make long-term bicycle storage available within 330 ft (100 m) of all residence halls (if applicable)?:
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Bicycle racks are located around campus. There are 2 secured bike storage locations.
Does the institution have a “complete streets” or bicycle accommodation policy (or adhere to a local community policy) and/or have a continuous network of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths and lanes?:
A brief description of the bicycle/pedestrian policy and/or network:
Adjacent city streets have dedicated bike lanes.
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Across the street at 12th and E. Columbia there is the Pronto Cycle Share station.
Is the institution certified as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists (U.S.) or under a similar third party certification covering non-motorized transportation?:
A brief description of the certification, including date certified and level:
Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
A brief description of the mass transit program(s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
Employees pay $11.58 a month for a university subsidized Transit Pass that includes: bus and train travel across three counties, and an emergency taxi ride home if needed. Transit Pass holders receive a complementary parking card for up to five days of parking each month should they need to park on campus. Students purchase their own transit pass and receive partial subsidy from the university.
Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip (GRT) program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
A brief description of the GRT program:
The university pays for a cab ride home in case of an emergency for employees who do not take their car to work - these employees are typically Orca Transit pass users, a part of a carpool, vanshare, or rideshare.
Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Employees and students who enroll in carpool pay a reduced rate for their carpool parking permit. Each member of the carpool group is provided a Single Occupant Vehicle (SOV) card that allows them to drive as a single occupant vehicle to campus approximately 1 day per week. The university provides a link to vanshare and rideshare information.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program, such as a commercial car-sharing program, one administered by the institution, or one administered by a regional organization?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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:
Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the condensed work week program:
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 incentives or programs to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
A brief description of other sustainable transportation initiatives and programs:
Employees who are registered walkers receive a complementary parking card for five days of parking each month should they need to park on campus. There is a one-time yearly enrollment fee of $10 for this program. Employees who are registered bikers with the Department of Public Safety are eligible to receive a set of complimentary parking cards, which allow for five (5) days of free campus parking per month. The university offers a few incentives to students and employees who are registered bicyclists. These benefits include a secure commuter bike storage and access to shower and locker space.
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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