| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.14 |
| Liaison | Teddy Lhoutellier |
| Submission Date | Jan. 26, 2022 |
University of Miami
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Teddy
Lhoutellier Sustainability Manager Environmental Health and Safety |
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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:
The University has not engaged as of now in a bike share program on campus, but is allowing dock less bike share program from our surrounding municipalities to use campus premises. Parking of bikes from any bike share program falls under the same policy as regular owned bikes and therefore have to be parked at designated bike racks.
It should be added that most of the bike sharing programs have been transitioning to light electric scooter sharing programs in the last 3 years.
It should be added that most of the bike sharing programs have been transitioning to light electric scooter sharing programs in the last 3 years.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
The university partnered with Zipcar and offers designated parking or the Zipcars in most needed locations (mainly near residential halls). The program is open for all UM affiliates.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
Yes
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
A discount is offered for Hybrid, Plug in Hybrid and Electrical Vehicles.
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:
We offer 6 Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations on our main campus and 12 Level 1 charging stations at our 2 other campuses.
In the Spring 2022, the Main campus will offer a total of 18 level 2 charging stations.
In the Spring 2022, the Main campus will offer a total of 18 level 2 charging stations.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
UM offers staff and faculty on site residence at competitive rate, internal services like childcare on each campus. The Real Estate Dpt negotiates special leasing prices for properties close to campus, benefiting both staff,faculty and students.
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?:
Yes
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:
- Metro Rail special discount program for Faculty, Staff and Students.
- UM Bicycle Reuse partners with local NGOs to reuse abandoned bicycles on campus.
- Ride Flag Carpool on demand program
- Safe ride for freshmen that are not allowed to have a car on campus
- UM Bicycle Reuse partners with local NGOs to reuse abandoned bicycles on campus.
- Ride Flag Carpool on demand program
- Safe ride for freshmen that are not allowed to have a car on campus
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