| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.52 |
| Liaison | Maria Kirrane |
| Submission Date | July 28, 2022 |
University College Cork - National University of Ireland, Cork
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Stephan
Koch Mr Buildings and Estates |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
UCC Campus bikes scheme - a fleet of 24 bikes are available across 8 locations. Staff can avail of these bikes for short trips either between campus sites or around the city.
In addition Cork City's Bike Sharing Scheme is run by the National Transport Authority. As of 2021 there are 7 bike share stations located adjacent to UCC campus sites.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
UCC has a corporate account with GoCar. One car is based on College View / College Road, opposite the Library. UCC staff members can register with this account to use the cars (4 more locations existing in Cork) for work purposes.
UCC also operates a Car Pooling Scheme to encourage more people to car pool and reduce the number of vehicles arriving to campus each day. OPerated by the commuter plan manager in collaboration with General Services, participants are assisted in finding suitable carpooling partners and can avail of parking reserved for registered car poolers.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
In 1999, UCC became the first University in Ireland to operate its own Park+Ride scheme. At present, there are three car parks available for UCC P+R. Shuttle buses operate frequent services to and from multiple campus sites. P+R facilities are open to all UCC staff and students. Parking and the use of the shuttle buses are free of charge.
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:
UCC has Electric Vehicle charge points at the following locations:
- Main Campus, adjacent to the Electrical Engineering Building.
- WGB, Western Road.
- ERI Building, Lee Road.
- Beaufort Building, Ringaskiddy.
- Enterprise Carpark, North Mall Campus.
In total there are 12 EV car charging spaces on campus. EV charging is subject to a fair usage policy.
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:
UCC Green Campus Programme operates a free E-Bike trial for staff. Staff can borrow an e-bike and trial it for a week. The intent is for staff to determine whether they can replace their car-based commute with an e-bike, making their journey to campus more sustainable.
UCC also operates a Cycle to Work Scheme. Employees can save income tax and PRSI on the purchase of a bicycle and related safety equipment, when they buy it through UCC approved suppliers and the price is deducted from their salaries over a maximum of 12 months. One of the conditions is that the bicycle must primarily be used for commuting to work (or parts thereof) or travel between work places. The scheme can be used to purchase either a pedal bike or an e-bike.
UCC Green Campus, in Collaboration with UCC EnviroSoc and Cork Bikeshed Frequently host a free bike doctor, where staff and students can have bicycle repairs done for free. Cycling saftey workshops are also run periodically.
The Commuter Manager and Sustainability Officer together with the Cork Transport and Mobility Forum advocate for and lobby Cork City Council for safer cycling and pedestrian infrastructure.
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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