| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.43 |
| Liaison | Greg Maginn |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2023 |
The Ohio State University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Beth
Snoke Director Transportation and Traffic Management |
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 bike share program launched in September of 2015, provides a safe and sustainable alternative transportation option for the University community. The program offers 115 bicycles at 15 campus locations. In addition to the 100 commuter bicycles in the fleet, 15 of the bicycles in the system are alternative bicycles, including side-by-side tandems, hand cycles, and heavy duty and three-wheels cargo bikes.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
The university participates in the Car2Go car-sharing program available across Columbus, including on the Ohio State campus. Distinctive blue and white smart cars are available at 45 reserved parking spaces throughout campus for short-term car use around Central Ohio at an hourly rate. Online registration is required.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Preferential parking near EV charging stations. More info here: https://ttm.osu.edu/other-transit-and-services/electric-charging-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?:
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
The Ohio State University has installed 58 level-2 electric vehicle charging stations and 1 L3 DC fast charger. These ports are available to the campus community and the general public. These include a mix of 'ReCharge Power' charging stations and GE charging station models.
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 Ohio State University developed a down payment assistance program in 1998 for its faculty and staff for the purpose of purchasing homes within the neighborhoods of the Near East Side where the University and its partners made a commitment to revitalize one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods—home to University Hospital East and CarePoint. The down payment assistance is an $8,000 forgivable loan to be used toward the purchase of a home in the Incentive Area is available to eligible employees of The Ohio State University. To following critera must be met to be eligible for the Homeownership Incentive Program:
• Be an employee of The Ohio State University - All faculty and staff who are employees of OSU (must be regularly receiving paychecks from OSU) with regular appointments of 50% FTE or greater.
• It must be the applicants primary residence - The home must serve as the recipient’s principal residence and can be single family, 2 to 4 family, condominium or new construction dwelling.
• It must be located within the Incentive Area
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 Buckeye Bike Hub (link below) offers free safety checks to staff, faculty, and students. As well as semester-long bike rentals, bike equipment, and repair services for a small fee. The hub also refurbishes abandoned bikes that then are made available for sale.
https://recsports.osu.edu/services-outreach/buckeye-bike-hub
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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