Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 53.65
Liaison Melissa Cadwell
Submission Date June 15, 2018
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Syracuse University
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Melissa Cadwell
Sustainability Coordinator
Energy Systems & Sustainability Management
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians 

Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
Yes

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A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Bike storage and showers and lockers are available in seven different recreational facilities and Hendrix chapel. One recreational facility is in a residence hall, so all three services are available in a single 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)?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
The University has bike racks throughout the campus for all academic and residence halls. All residence halls have an indoor bike-room for winter storage for students who live on campus.

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?:
Yes

A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council (SMTC) has a plan for the city of Syracuse, which SU is in. The full plan is here: http://www.smtcmpo.org/docs/bike-ped/Final_Report/Chapters_of_Plan/Final_EXEC_SUMMARY.pdf SU Public Safety Department has a bike safety plan here: https://dps.syr.edu/crime-prevention/safety-strategies/bicycle-safety/

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 Syracuse University bike-share program was piloted from 2012-2014 and officially implemented in Fall 2016. Bikes are allowed to be checked out for the day and have to be back at the location before 11 am the next day. Bikes can be checked out for full weekend use. Our bike-share program also offers two adaptive cycling bikes for people who cannot ride a standard bike. https://news.syr.edu/2016/09/free-bike-share-program-puts-students-behind-the-wheel-43930/

Mass Transit Programs 

Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
Yes

A brief description of the mass transit programs:
SU offers extensive free campus shuttle service, as well as free service to South Campus, the Syracuse Stage Complex, the Center of Excellence and the Warehouse located off campus in the City of Syracuse. Free city bus service is available to university personnel and students in the immediate campus area, to downtown Syracuse and to the regional shopping mall. Additionally, faculty and staff who choose to purchase monthly bus passes through the University may do so using before-tax dollars. The University offers Park and Ride programs for carpool options and as convenient locations, in rural areas around Syracuse University, to leave their cars and bus to work.

Guaranteed Return Trip Program 

Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
No

A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs 

Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
Yes

A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Members of the campus community (faculty, staff and students) can register online to express interest in ride sharing. Alternatively, they can form a carpool through Zimride our ride-share program or via Parking and Transit services. The University offers Park and Ride programs for carpool options and as convenient locations, in rural areas around Syracuse University, to leave their cars and carpool to work.

Car Sharing 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?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
ZipCars are located among six different campus locations. The program has been in place for five years, grows every year, and experiences high levels of use during the academic year. The University also has a ride-share program through Zimride.

EV Recharging Stations 

Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
No

None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs 

Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Telecommuting allows eligible employees to work from a remote location, either full or part-time.

Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
Yes

A brief description of the condensed work week option:
Compressed Work Schedule allows eligible staff members to work longer hours each day in order to have time off during another normal work day, to fulfill a traditional hour work week in less than a traditional number of work days. The most common compressed workweek is a four-day, 10-hour schedule (4 days/40 hours or 4 days/37.5 hours).

Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting 

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

None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
SU has a Guaranteed Mortgage Program for all employees willing to purchase housing within designated areas, all of which are within walking distance of campus or of free bus service to campus. Purchasers must agree to use these properties as their primary residences. More here: https://hr.syr.edu/worklife/flexible-work-arrangements#types

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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