| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.78 |
| Liaison | Lisa Mitten |
| Submission Date | March 8, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at New Paltz
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.40 / 2.00 |
Lisa
Mitten Campus Sustainability Coordinator Office of Campus Sustainability |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
The SUNY New Paltz Athletic and Wellness Center provides secure bicycle storage, showers, and lockers that can be used by commuters. All students have memberships to the Athletics and Wellness Center that are included in their tuition. Faculty and staff can use the lockers and showers for free as part of the union contract. There is a large bicycle rack outside of the building for secure storage and there are showers and lockers inside the building.
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)?:
No
None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Bike racks are available across campus. Indoor, secure bike storage is available to students living in Crispell Hall, Lenape Hall, and Ridgeview Hall. LeFevre Hall, Ridgeview Hall, and Bevier Hall offer covered bike storage racks.
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?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
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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:
The Athletics and Wellness Center operates a bike share program and a mountain bike rental program. Road bikes are available to rent by the semester. Mountain bikes are available to rent by the day.
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
The UCAT's New Paltz Loop Bus is free to all students, faculty and staff.
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
Yes
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty, and staff can participate in NYS Department of Transportation's Guarenteed Ride Program, a program of 511NYRideshare. https://511nyrideshare.org/web/511ny-rideshare-downstate/guaranteed-ride-program
Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
SUNY New Paltz encourages students, faculty, and staff to use New York State Department of Transportation's 511NYRideshare program.
Students - https://511nyrideshare.org/web/suny-new-paltz-students/home
Employees - https://511nyrideshare.org/web/suny-new-paltz-staff-and-faculty/home
Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Campus Auxiliary Services at SUNY New Paltz runs a ZipCar program. Two cars located at the Route 32 parking lot can be rented by students, faculty, and staff. For more information, visit: http://newpaltzcas.com/zip.html
EV Recharging Stations
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
SUNY New Paltz has 3 EV car charging stations with a total of 6 ports. One station is located at the Route 32 lot and two stations are located at the Elting Gym lot. The EV charging station is open to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Additionally, the new permable pavement parking lot located on Route 32 is built to be "EV-charging station-ready". New EV charging stations can be easily implemented when demand for EV charging exceeds the current 3 ports / 6 parking spots.
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
No
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
No
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
SUNY New Paltz has been investigating the possibility of a 4-day work schedule for the summers only.
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)?:
No
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
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