| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.93 |
| Liaison | Gabrielle Jette |
| Submission Date | April 13, 2022 |
The Catholic University of America
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
The University has a Capital Bikeshare station on campus. Capital Bikeshare puts more than 3,000 bicycles at the campus community's fingertips. Capital Bikes are accessible at 500 stations and counting across Washington, DC. Students are eligible to register for discounted annual Capital Bikeshare memberships for $25.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
ZipCar is a convenient car-sharing service available on campus. Faculty, staff, students, and alumni of Catholic University who join a ZipCar membership are waived the $25 dollar application fee when they join with the University. Registering with the University also reduces the cost of the annual membership fee to $15 (a $55 discount).
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for 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?:
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
The University has two Level 2 electric vehicle recharging stations. One is located at McMahon parking lot and another is located at the O'Boyle Parking lot.
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 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:
Campus Shuttle: On weekdays, the campus shuttle runs a dedicated route from the Brookland-CUA Metro station to individual campus buildings from 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.
incenTrip: Catholic U is participating in a commuter incentives program for employees. This program, developed by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ (MWCOG) Commuter Connections, involves logging your commute to and from work to earn rewards. Earn eco-points for using public transit, carpooling, vanpooling, walking, or bicycling. Redeem your earned points for cash payments.
SmartBenefits for Catholic University Faculty and Staff: The University participates in the Washington Metropolitan Area's Transit Authority (WMATA)’s SmartBenefits® program. Employees who participate in the SmartBenefits® program can elect to have up to $255 per month withheld for transit and $255 per month withheld for parking, pre-tax.
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:
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