| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.09 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Drake |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
Swarthmore College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Elizabeth
Drake Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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 participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
We were partnered with Zip Car but they have reduced their numbers and our account is on hold with them.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Charging electric vehicles is currently free with our plug station, although this will likely change as more charging stations are installed on campus.
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:
We have 16 stations for charging your car around the campus.
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 College has a mortgage assistance program for faculty and upper administration to purchase housing within a 1.5 mile radius of the campus. The College owns 102 rental properties that are available for rent to full-time members of the instructional staff. Part-time faculty with appointments of half-time or greater are also eligible for housing, as availability permits. The College-owned housing has policies specifically aimed at accommodating professors that may have to leave temporarily for sabbatical.
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:
The College frequently subsidizes or offers free Septa train passes through Arts Initiatives and funding by the Lang Center/Student Government Organization. We also only permit 160 students to park on campus out of 1650+ students, in order to discourage students from using their own vehicles.
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:
URLs with general info:
College supported faculty housing: http://www.swarthmore.edu/provosts-office/faculty-housing
Parking and Transportation Strategy: https://www.swarthmore.edu/sustainability/transportation
URLs with general info:
College supported faculty housing: http://www.swarthmore.edu/provosts-office/faculty-housing
Parking and Transportation Strategy: https://www.swarthmore.edu/sustainability/transportation
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