Overall Rating Reporter - expired
Overall Score
Liaison Ryan Buchholdt
Submission Date Aug. 12, 2015
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STARS v2.0

University of Alaska Anchorage
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Paula Williams
Sustainability Director
Office of Sustainability
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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:
The University already provides a good deal of bicycle parking. There are 29 bicycle racks on campus with a capacity of between 4 and 36 spaces each, averaging 9 spaces per rack. Total parking provided is for 280 bicycles

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Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking (e.g. racks) within 50 ft (15 m) of all occupied, non-residential buildings and make long-term bicycle storage available within 330 ft (100 m) of all residence halls (if applicable)?:
Yes

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A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Bicycle racks available outside of all occupied, non residential buildings. Storage available near residence halls.

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Does the institution have a “complete streets” or bicycle accommodation policy (or adhere to a local community policy) and/or have a continuous network of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths and lanes?:
Yes

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A brief description of the bicycle/pedestrian policy and/or network:
Adheres to local community policy supporting accommodation of bicycle and pedestrian networks.

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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
No

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A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
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Is the institution certified as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists (U.S.) or under a similar third party certification covering non-motorized transportation?:
No

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A brief description of the certification, including date certified and level:
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Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
Yes

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A brief description of the mass transit program(s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
Students, staff, faculty can ride the local bus free of charge with valid UAA identification card. Campus shuttle also available free (serves campus buildings only).

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

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A brief description of the GRT program:
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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

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A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Zimride and Anchorage Share-A-Ride programs.

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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

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A brief description of the car sharing program:
Zimride and Anchorage Share-A-Ride programs, Hertz 24/7.

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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

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A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
No

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A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
No

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A brief description of the condensed work week program:
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Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No

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A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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Does the institution have other incentives or programs to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
No

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A brief description of other sustainable transportation initiatives and programs:
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The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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