| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 86.17 |
| Liaison | James Gordon |
| Submission Date | May 31, 2022 |
Thompson Rivers University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Aaron
Wiebe Research Assistant 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:
The TRU Sustainability Office has a Bike Sharing Program, whereby any TRU student, staff or faculty member can borrow an e-bike or mountain bike free of charge. The mountain bikes are our way of contributing to the physical activity and well being of students, and to encourage them to explore Kamloops which raises awareness about our local ecosystem. The availability of electric bikes is intended to encourage employees to participate in a payroll deduction initiative to purchase their own e-bike.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
The Sustainability Office runs its own car share program for staff and faculty. We currently have three Toyota hybrid vehicles. We also have two Zipcar vehicles on campus that are available for public use and have a discounted membership rate for staff, faculty and students.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
The location of chargers are typically in "premium" lots around campus that are located closer to buildings making them more desirable parking locations.
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:
There are multiple charging stations provided near most of the larger buildings (24 in total on campus) which are all free to use.
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:
Partial Parking Stall Program: Drivers who only park their vehicle at TRU for a set amount of days (between 1-4) will only have to pay the commensurate amount of parking fees
Bike Shelter and Repair Stand: TRU installed a covered bike shelter and a repair stand , that includes tools and an air pump.
Bicycle Events: TRU is an active participant in events that promote bicycle commuting and riding (Kamloops Bike to Work Week and the Multiple Sclerosis Kamloops River Ride). TRU also extends Bike to Work Week to an entire month for staff and faculty During this time, TRU offers prizes, free bike-maintenance courses, and supplemental transit passes to those involved.
Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment program: TRU received financial assistance from the Fraser Basin Council to install 10 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the 2 main campuses (Kamloops and Williams Lake). TRU was selected by the Fraser Basin Council as one of only four organizations across BC to participate in an Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment pilot study. The EV suitability pilot studied the duty cycle of TRU fleet vehicles to determine if existing vehicles could be replaced with comparable EV or hybrid vehicles. The study identified significant financial savings and reduced GHG emissions associated with replacing existing fossil fuel powered vehicles with EV or hybrids. The study will act as a guide for TRU’s Facilities managers when they are replacing and updating TRU’s existing fleet vehicles in the coming years.
TRU offers a reduced rate on reserved stalls for electric vehicles.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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