| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.91 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth MacKenzie |
| Submission Date | June 25, 2024 |
University of Iowa
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Brinda
Shetty Program Manager Office of Sustainability and the Environment |
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 University of Iowa offers bicycles for rent through its Recreational Services program. In addition, the Iowa City Bike Library offers bicycle rentals and low-cost sets of tools and benches for cyclists to work on their bicycles. The Bike Library also repairs and sells older bicycles. Many students, faculty, and staff use the Iowa City Bike Library. A volunteer-run organization, the Iowa City Bike Library's goal is to increase the number of bicycles on the roads in Iowa City. Bicycles that are donated are repaired and refurbished and made available for long-term lease at reasonable prices.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Parking near LEED certified buildings includes spots reserved for low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles. From LEED: Designate 5% of all parking spaces used by the project as preferred parking for green vehicles. Clearly identify and enforce for sole use by green vehicles. Green vehicles must achieve a minimum green score of 45 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) annual vehicle rating guide (or local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.)
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:
Level 2 charging stations are located in several campus parking ramps and lots. Charging stations are provided on a first come, first serve basis to university employees, students, and general public and are limited to four (4) hours of 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:
The UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership is a cooperative effort between the City of Iowa City and the University of Iowa focusing on neighborhoods located near the University campus that retain a single-family character and a demand for single-family housing, but also have a large renter population. The program is dedicated to ensuring that the University of Iowa campus and surrounding neighborhoods remain vital, safe, affordable, and attractive places to live and work for both renters and homeowners. The UniverCity Neighborhood Partnership is targeted to affordable, owner-occupied housing. The City of Iowa City has acquired and rehabilitated homes in designated neighborhoods surrounding the University of Iowa and downtown Iowa City.
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 City of Iowa City has been fare free since August 2023. Anyone (students, faculty and staff) located within the Iowa City Transit range can ride to and from campus for free. Ridership after three months of going fare free increased 44% compared to the previous year.
The university also organizes a vanpool serivice for employees to share a commute to work and thus reduce the impact of commuting.
https://transportation.uiowa.edu/alternative-transportation/employee-van-pool-program
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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