| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.99 |
| Liaison | Sarah Gilly |
| Submission Date | Aug. 31, 2023 |
Stevens Institute of Technology
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Luke
Hansen Transportation and Sustainability Development Manager Facilities and Campus Operations |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Stevens is a very active participant in Citi Bike, the bike share program that is in Hoboken, Jersey City, and New York City. Many employees and students use Citi Bike. Our Transportation and Sustainability Development manager gives out free annual memberships whenever possible to students and employees. These are extremely popular.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
There are three Zipcar vehicles on campus that are available for use by students and employees.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
There are now nine qualifying (Level 2) electric vehicle charging stations on campus. Stevens just added in 2022 four new stations to the Howe Center Lot.
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:
The five EV charging stations in the Babbio Center Garage are next to the entrance so they are the best spots in the garage. The other four EV charging stations are in the Howe Center Lot, which is the most centrally located parking facility on campus. In the Babbio Center Garage there are Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) parking spaces next to the elevators and stairs. There are two LEV spaces on each of the four floors, for a total of eight.
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:
Stevens emphasizes providing free Citi Bike memberships to students and employees who live in Hoboken and nearby Jersey City.
Stevens allows some employees who work in Student Affairs to live on 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:
Stevens implemented the Going Green Commuter Club in Fall 2020. This program consisted of various incentives for employees. Employees who gave up driving in favor of transit were given $500. Employees who continued to take transit were given $100. The pandemic limited this program, but we are bringing in Luum to handle our parking management and reinvigorate the Commuter Club. Luum will allow Stevens to provide commute incentives directly through the portal.
Bike racks were recently installed in front of the new Gateway building and the Howe Center. Our bike parking supply is now at 284.
Stevens completely overhauled its shuttle service during the pandemic. Instead of a route-based system that often had empty vehicles driven for many hours a day, Stevens now has a ride-hail system that has vehicles deployed only when students and employees need rides. There are no longer empty vehicles driven around Hoboken. This is substantially better for the environment.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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