Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 73.84
Liaison Andrew Horning
Submission Date Dec. 19, 2022

STARS v2.2

University of Michigan
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.80 / 1.00 Kenneth Keeler
Senior Sustainability Rep
Office of Campus Sustainability
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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:
As part of the University's mission to provide affordable and green transportation alternatives to the U-M community, Parking & Transportation Services, the Office of Campus Sustainability, the University Planner's Office and Rec Sports have worked together to launch Blue Bikes, a new campus bike rental program. Operated by Outdoor Adventures within Rec Sports, Blue Bikes are now available for rental at Outdoor Adventures (near Elbel Field) and the North Campus Recreation Building (NCRB).
ArborBike
Ann Arbor is getting a new bike share system! Stations will be located at key destinations throughout downtown Ann Arbor and across the University of Michigan. This network of 14 stations will allow you the freedom and fun of accessing downtown and campus quickly while leaving your own bike at home

Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
The University of Michigan partners with Zipcar to provide car sharing services on the Ann Arbor campus. Car sharing allows members of the campus community (through the partner membership) on-demand use of vehicles that are parked at various lots across campus.

Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
No

A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
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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?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations are available for the University of Michigan community and visitors for "top-off" charging. Four campus locations (11 charging spaces in total) are a part of the ChargePoint Network and offer Level 2 chargers

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 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:
The University of Michigan has sponsored vanpooling for its faculty and staff since the 1970s. Up to six passengers and a driver meet each day in their community and ride in together. The vanpool program is very important to our department strategy for meeting the parking and transportation needs of the University and we want to make sure it continues as a viable, sustainable program. The MRide program provides unlimited use of AAATA bus service for all students, staff and faculty.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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