Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.50
Liaison Ryan Chabot
Submission Date March 2, 2017
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University of Central Florida
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.80 / 2.00 Mathew Coalson
Student Assistent
Sustainability Initiatives
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians 

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:
We have bicycle storage areas located adjacent to most buildings on campus, with numerous storage areas in the most heavily trafficked areas. Shower facilities are available as well as lockers at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking for all occupied buildings and makes long-term bicycle storage available for students who live on-site (if applicable)?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
There are numerous locations on campus for short-term bicycle parking. Long term storage is associated with the dormitories.

Does the institution have a bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy (or adhere to a local community plan/policy) that sets standards and practices for campus streets to enable safe access for all users?:
Yes

A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
Transportation and Parking Services sets the on-campus standards for bicyclist. POLICY 1.2.6: To continually promote non-vehicular transportation, the University shall provide additional bicycle racks, as necessary, to ensure convenient access to users of the bicycle network. POLICY 2.1.1: Pedestrian crosswalks shall continue to be located, and enforced, at all points where pedestrian and other non-vehicular circulation crosses Gemini Boulevard, as well as at all access routes into campus. These crossings will continue to be evaluated by the University Administration and Facilities Planning and Construction Department to determine the appropriate level of pedestrian safety (traffic calming measures to pedestrian signalization) that should be provided. POLICY 2.1.2: By 2020, the University shall study and generate feasible options for parking permits that restrict students from parking outside of residential parking areas in order to encourage increased pedestrian, cyclist, and transit usage. POLICY 2.2.1: The Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Safety, Department of Environmental Health and Safety, the Chief of the UCF Police Department, and the Director of Parking Services shall meet on a regular basis to ensure that provisions concerning pedestrian and non-vehicular circulation facilities are incorporated into the Campus Safety Plan and associated programs. POLICY 2.2.2: The Facilities Planning and Construction Department, Associate Vice President for Facilities and Safety, Department of Environmental Health and Safety, the Chief of the UCF Police Department, and the Director of Parking Services shall coordinate the development of programs and procedures to improve the safety of persons using pedestrian and non-vehicular facilities on campus. The adopted Campus Master Plan shall be amended as needed to incorporate these new and revised programs and procedures. POLICY 2.3.1: The University shall include recommendations for type and location of future lighting requirements into the part of the Campus Safety Plan that addresses pedestrian and non-vehicular circulation systems. POLICY 2.3.2: The Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, the Chief of the UCFPoliceDepartment,andtheAssociateVicePresidentofFacilitiesandSafety shall review all future plans for lighting along proposed pedestrian and non-vehicular systems to ensure compliance with both the Campus Safety Plan and the adopted UCF Architectural Design Guidelines. POLICY 2.3.3: Appropriate lighting systems shall be constructed concurrently with pedestrian and non-vehicular circulation systems. POLICY 3.1.2: The University shall implement, as appropriate, TDM strategies, including, but not limited to:  improved utilization of public or University-provided transit services;  improved pedestrian and non-vehicular facilities;  increased number of students living on or within walking/biking distance of campus;  academic scheduling modifications;  operational improvements to the on-campus roadway system, such as additional signalization; and  implementation of the Split Cycle Offset Optimization Technique (SCOOT) system on the on-campus roadway system, consistent with the operations of existing SCOOT system operation on off-campus roadways and through coordination with the affected local jurisdictions. POLICY 3.1.10: The University shall work with the host local government, affected local governments, and LYNX to evaluate other mobility options for reducing the dependence on the personal automobile, such as enhanced transit service from businesses and residences off-campus, enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities and trails or other facilities to serve non-motorized transportation. If any of these proves to be economically feasible and practical, the University shall amend the adopted Campus Master Plan, as needed, to incorporate these strategies into the overall transportation plan. POLICY 3.2.1: The University shall continue to encourage transit, bicycle, and pedestrian modes as a means of travel from residential areas and parking lots to other on-campus destinations. POLICY 3.3.4: The University shall continue to include provisions for bicycle lanes on newly constructed or improved, on-campus roadways, where feasible. POLICY 3.4.4: The University shall continue to provide bicycle racks on transit vehicles serving the University. POLICY 3.4.5: The University shall survey students every five years through 2025 regarding transit, bicycle, and pedestrian services. POLICY 3.4.6: By 2020, the University shall implement, as appropriate, an evaluation of the availability of bicycle commuter support facilities (such as showers, lockers, and covered and secured bicycle parking) on campus on an annual basis. POLICY 4.2.1: The University shall continue to coordinate with the host local government and affected local governments regarding the implementation of sidewalks, bicycle paths and lanes, and safety-enhanced pedestrian crosswalks along all vehicular corridors adjacent or leading into and out of campus. POLICY 4.2.2: The University shall continue to coordinate with the host local government, affected local governments, and the FDOT, as appropriate, to ensure that signalization and signal synchronization is available when needed to reduce pedestrian and non-vehicular traffic conflicts. Any new signals shall be interconnected with adjacent signals, as appropriate.

Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
Yes

A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
All registered students have access to free a free bicycle sharing program that is sponsored by the student government association.

Mass Transit Programs 

Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
Yes

A brief description of the mass transit programs:
All on-campus shuttles are free and travel to a number of nearby housing communities. There are also free bus trips on the weekend to local grocery stores, to satellite campuses, and to downtown Orlando.

Guaranteed Return Trip Program 

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

A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs 

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

A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
UCF has utilized Zimride for its ride-sharing program on and around the UCF campus. Taking part in the larger community that Zimride offers allows many more options for students. As well as selecting from specific on-campus options that offer an added layer of security.

Car Sharing Program 

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

None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
UCF takes part in Zipcar to facilitate car sharing for the campus. Zipcar is a membership-based car sharing company providing automobile reservations to its members billable by the hour, or day. It is an alternative to traditional car rental and car ownership. University of Central Florida members pay a $35 annual fee. Gas, insurance, reserved parking spots, up to 180 miles of driving per day and roadside assistance are included in the hourly and daily Zipcar rates. Cars can be reserved for as little as an hour or for as long as four days. At present there are seven vehicles on campus. The locations are as follows: Three are located at parking lot B9 across from the Recreation & Wellness Center Two are located on West Plaza Drive across from Garage F Two are located in parking lot H4 Two are located in lot B8 closest to the Recreation & Wellness Center Rates: Ford Vehicles Monday – Friday $7.50 per hour Saturday – Sunday $8.50 per hour Monday – Thursday $69.00 per day Friday – Sunday $77.00 per day Other Vehicles Monday – Friday $8.50 per hour Saturday – Sunday $9.50 per hour Monday – Thursday $69.00 per day Friday – Sunday $77.00 per day

EV Recharging 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?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
There are six charging locations on campus four are level 2. An upgrade for the remaining two charging stations is in the works. 2010 News article: https://today.ucf.edu/new-solar-charging-station-on-campus/ FAQ: http://sustainable.ucf.edu/node/45

Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs 

Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Telecommuting is an arrangement in which an employee performs their regular work at their home, for a specified portion of the work week or the entire work week. The program may be utilized at the departmental managers’ discretion and is not an employee benefit or right. The Telecommuting Program Manual: http://hr.ucf.edu/files/telecommuting_man.pdf

Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
No

A brief description of the condensed work week option:
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Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting 

Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No

None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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Does the institution employ other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting (e.g. preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, cash-out of parking programs)?:
No

A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
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Optional Fields 

The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://www.zipcar.com/universities/university-of-central-florida, http://studentunion.ucf.edu/bike-share, https://parking.ucf.edu/bicycles/, https://hr.ucf.edu/files/telecomm_forms.pdf

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