| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.52 |
| Liaison | Ruairi O'Mahony |
| Submission Date | Aug. 10, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Lowell
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Ruairi
O'Mahony Executive Director Rist Institute for Sustainability and Energy |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
The UMass Lowell's Recreation Center provides storage for bicycles over the winter. There are bicycle racks located on every campus and at every dormitory. Bike racks are at the residence halls, Campus Recreation Center, Hawks Nest Café and are all in close proximity to showers and lockers.
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:
UMass Lowell has great bicycle parking coverage across its campuses, students can also store their bikes in their residence halls.
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:
UMass Lowell worked with the City of Lowell to adopt a Complete Streets Policy in 2015.
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:
UMass Lowell has the Freewheelers bike sharing program. This program provides free bicycles for students, faculty and staff. Once a person is registered, he/she can check out and return a bike at any of the 5 campus check-out stations. Bicycles are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
http://www.uml.edu/CampusRecreation/Bike-Shop/FreeWheelers.aspx
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
UMass Lowell offers free intercampus transportation to all students, faculty and staff.
http://www.uml.edu/student-services/Transportation-Services/Day-Shuttle/Day-Shuttle.aspx
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
Yes
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
University employees who take a sustainable mode of transportation two days per week or more are eligible to sign up for a free Emergency Ride Home program.
http://www.uml.edu/student-services/Transportation-Services/SustainableTransportation/employees.aspx
Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
UMass Lowell has a carpooling program that allows members to split the costs of parking permits. The NuRide program will provide matches of potential carpoolers. Preferred parking is an example of one reward offered for carpooling.
http://www.uml.edu/student-services/Transportation-Services/Sustainable-Transportation/carpooling.aspx
Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
UMass Lowell participates in Zipcar, an on-campus, on-demand car rental service.
http://www.uml.edu/student-services/Transportation-Services/Sustainable-
Transportation/zipcar.aspx
EV Recharging Stations
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
UMass Lowell has a total of five EV charging stations (North, South and East Garage, and the Parking Lot at University Crossing).
http://www.uml.edu/News/stories/2014/Electric-Car-Charging-Stations.aspx
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
No
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
NA
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:
NA
Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting
Yes
None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
UMass Lowell instituted a 'Live-in-Lowell' program in 2015: https://www.uml.edu/HR/Employee-Benefits/Benefited-Employees/Live-In-Lowell-Program.aspx
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)?:
Yes
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
UMass Lowell is partnering with Nissan to develop preferred purchasing options for the Nissan Leaf. UMass Lowell is also in discussions with other vehicle companies to develop preferred agreements for other alternative vehicles.
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