| Overall Rating | Reporter |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Mark Bremer |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2021 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York Polytechnic Institute
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Mark
Bremer Lecturer & Green Team Chair Arts & Sciences |
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 bicycle racks at every building, and the Wildcat Field House has locker rooms with showers for commuters to use.
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)?:
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Every Suite at both Adirondack and Mohawk Residence Halls have bicycle racks. Each bicycle rack holds 3 bicycles. Adirondack also has vertical bike stands at the ends of both sides of the residence halls. There are 2 vertical bicycle racks on the left side and 2 vertical bicycle racks on the right side, each rack holding 2 bicycles. Oriskany Residence Hall has 2 indoor bicycle racks, each holding 10 bicycles. There are also 2 outdoor bicycle racks located at the back entrance of Oriskany each holding 5 bicycles.
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?:
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
The institution has pedestrian pathways throughout the campus and an outer loop road with a shoulder to accommodate pedestrians.
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
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 programs:
Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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:
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:
There is one recharging station for electric vehicles with 2 charging ports located at the Student Center parking lot.
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:
The institution has meeting rooms and policies that accommodate telecommunication.
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
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 employ other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting (e.g. preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, cash-out of parking programs)?:
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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