| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85.88 |
| Liaison | Sam Lubow |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2022 |
Stanford University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Melissa
Maigler Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability & Energy Management |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Each department, school, and program at Stanford, no matter how large or how small, can start a bike share program. An online guide walks interested groups through the process: https://transportation.stanford.edu/bicycle/bike-questions-and-answers/start-a-departmental-bikeshare
Bike fleets have been established for many groups on campus, including the School of Medicine, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, the Department of Sustainability and Energy Management, and many others. Stanford has 23 Department Bike Share programs that offer 162 bikes for staff use.
Although there are many avenues for bike fleet creation, many groups have chosen to work with the Campus Bike Shop to lease a fleet of shared bicycles. Contact the Campus Bike Shop for more information on Fleet Bike Programs, https://www.campusbikeshop.com/
Stanford’s Assistant Director of Active Mobility serves as a resource to all those who participate in bike share programs, connecting the groups and providing advice and guidance.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Stanford participates in the Zipcar program. Stanford affiliates are incentivized to join the program through a discounted $15 first-year membership fee. Commute Club members receive additional driving credits (Note: The Commute Club is currently suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but it is anticipated to resume in the future). Stanford has a Zipcar fleet of 59 cars at 33 locations (including Stanford Redwood City), giving it the distinction of being the largest university Zipcar fleet in the United States. See more details here: http://transportation.stanford.edu/zipcar
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Stanford traditionally incentivizes employees who commute by carpool or vanpool with free parking in ‘A,’ ‘C,’ or ‘Z’ commuter spaces. While this incentive is currently open only to existing vanpools due to the transportation impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is anticipated to resume in the future. See more details here:
https://transportation.stanford.edu/rideshare/learn-about-carpooling
http://transportation.stanford.edu/alt_transportation/Vanpool.shtml
Additionally, eligible graduate and undergraduate students who live on campus and are looking to purchase a car can take advantage of PG&E's Clean Fuel Rebate using Stanford's account as well as other available regional discounts. To receive a rebate, after purchasing an electric vehicle, students must fill out an application through PG&E.
See more details here: https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/solar-and-vehicles/options/clean-vehicles/electric/clean-fuel-rebate-for-electric-vehicles.page?WT.mc_id=Vanity_cleanfuelrebate-ev
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:
There are currently 80 Level 2 chargers available to all EV drivers that are located in high-demand parking areas on campus: http://transportation.stanford.edu/parking_info/ev.shtml
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:
The Department of Faculty and Staff Housing (FSH) assists faculty and select employees with the search for housing close to campus. Eligible faculty and select staff can purchase or rent on-campus housing. FSH also oversees more than 700 on-campus and off-campus rental units. Eligible persons have priority for these single-family homes, apartments, and condominiums. Other members of the Stanford community are accommodated as space allows. Each location is managed by professional property managers. For information, go to: https://fsh.stanford.edu/
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:
COMMUTE PLANNING RESOURCES
Stanford Transportation offers free, customized transit and bicycle planning assistance for trips to and from both campuses, main and Stanford Redwood City, to Stanford affiliates.
FREE TRANSIT PASS PROGRAM
Stanford Transportation offers eligible university and hospital employees free transit passes for Caltrain, VTA, SamTrans and AC Transit that can be loaded to a Clipper Card. Stanford purchases these passes primarily for commuting to Stanford; however, there is no restriction on use of the pass. They may be used to travel to a Giants game, get to the airport and more. Visit:
https://transportation.stanford.edu/transit/free-transit-and-incentives
COMMUTE CONSULTATIONS
Stanford Transportation offers one-on-one commute consultations to Stanford affiliates to answer questions about commuting to Stanford. The sessions are 15 minutes and can be used to explore public transit options and create a custom commute plan. Visit: https://transportation.stanford.edu/maps-resources-access/request-commute-planning-assistance
COMMUTE CLUB
The Commute Club is a free incentive program for commuters who do not purchase a long-term parking permit. Membership rewards include $25 per month in “Clean Air Cash” a free carpool permit,” monthly Zipcar credit, $10 weeknight car rentals at the on-campus Enterprise branch, automatic enrollment in the Emergency Ride Home program, automatic entry into seasonal prize drawings, exclusive membership gifts, and more. Commute Club members can purchase daily parking permits per month for days they need to drive. The Commute Club was suspended in April 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting work-from-home order, but is anticipated to resume in the future. Visit: https://transportation.stanford.edu/commute-club
FOLDING BIKE PROGRAM
The Folding Bike program offers a discount to qualified commuters to receive a $100 stipend to offset the purchase of a folding bike to use in conjunction with transit, e.g. bus and train. We partner with the Campus Bike Shop on this promotion to include a free one-week trial folding bike rental. Visit: https://transportation.stanford.edu/bicycle
BIKE TO WORK DAY
Stanford also participates heavily in the Bay Area's Bike to Work Day annually. In 2018, Stanford helped celebrate the 24th anniversary of the Bay Area's Bike to Work Day, with 2,033 cyclists and 292 walkers participating. The 882 riders who reported their mileage logged a total 8,317 miles, with an average ride of 9.6 miles. By biking instead of driving, these commuters eliminated an estimated 6,711* pounds of CO2 emissions on Bike to Work Day. In 2020, Stanford hosted over 3,600 bicyclists and walkers who participated in our Bike-A-Palooza Celebration. While some bicyclists rode a short distance, many logged distances from as far as San Francisco, Alameda, Fremont, and San Jose. About 21% of university commuters typically bike to work. Stanford continues to celebrate Bike to Work Day annually with incentives and rewards to recognize bike commuters who opt for alternatives to driving to get to campus.
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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