Skidmore College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Levi
Rogers Director of Sustainability Programs and Assessment Sustainability Office |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
BikeMore a student-run bike share program operated through the Sustainability Office. There are 15 bicycles available for students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the College. Bicycles may be used to ride around campus, to run errands downtown, or to explore Saratoga Springs. The automated check-out system provides users with 24-hour access to the bicycles, all of which are located at the bike hub outside of the Lucy Scribner Library. The program has over 500 registered users.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Over 10 vehicles are available to the Skidmore community for academic and co-curricular trips. Any Skidmore student, faculty, or staff member may apply to become an approved driver. Upon authorization, individuals and groups may reserve any of the vehicles for regional trips.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Skidmore has five electric vehicle charging stations (10 ports/parking spaces) that are designated for EV drivers only. These spaces have a three-hour parking limit to encourage vehicle cycling so that EV drivers can charge before the end of the workday.
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:
Skidmore has five electric vehicle charging stations. Four are located near academic buildings, and one is located in our student apartment village.
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:
Skidmore covers the cost of using the regional transit system for all employees and students. Skidmore members simply swipe their college ID to ride any of the CDTA buses in the capital district.
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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