Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.20
Liaison Olivia Conner-Bennett
Submission Date March 2, 2020

STARS v2.2

Stevens Institute of Technology
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Gotham 360 Gotham360
Consultant
Facilities Operations
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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:
Stevens Institute of Technology is an official Partner of the Hoboken Bike Share program that was implemented by the City of Hoboken. This program began by introducing 120 "smart-bikes" and 17 docking stations to the Hoboken community, with plans to expand in the future. Stevens has shown their support for this local public policy aimed at reducing automobile usage in cities by agreeing to have 2 of the docking stations installed on their campus. Members of Stevens' community – students, faculty and staff – also receive discounted memberships, to encourage participation in the program.

Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Yes

A brief description of the car sharing program:
Stevens has an agreement with ZipCar, which has 3 different car pick-up areas on the campus.

Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
Yes

A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
The Babbio Garage contains 8 parking spaces (2 per floor) reserved for Low Emissions/Fuel Efficient Vehicles

Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
Yes

A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
5 level 2 EV charging stations were added to the Babbio Garage during its expansion, and more will be added in the near future. Funding for the Babbio Garage units was provided by a NJDEP grant.

Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
Key personnel live either on campus or in Institute owned/sponsored housing.

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?:
Yes

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:
Going Green Commuter Club - see attachment for details

Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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