| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.29 |
| Liaison | Jonna Korpi |
| Submission Date | Sept. 11, 2024 |
University of Minnesota, Duluth
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Lisa
Norr Associate Director of Student Life Operations Transportation and Parking Services |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
We offer 'Buck a Bike,' where the campus community can check out a bicycle for $2 per day to encourage active transportation. There are approximately 10 bikes in the fleet and bikes are upgraded/traded out from bikes that are abandoned on campus and rescued and put to use by RSOP.
Does the institution participate in a 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:
There is free motorcycle and scooter parking at prime locations across campus, including the Library lot and across from the Student Center entrance. Also, EV charging on campus is currently free and the six chargers on campus are located in prime spots near the campus core making walking distances short from the charger parking spaces.
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
There are three charing stations with space for two cars to charge simultaneously for a total of six on campus charging stations. The charging stations are located near the Darland Administration Building, Pay Lot G, and on Kirby Drive near the Planetarium, and are equipped with 240V chargers. In addition to the three stations on the main campus, the National Resource Research Institute has two Zefnet chargers. Anybody can use the charger, including students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Currently, there is no fee for electricity used for charging. Charge time and parking at the charger are limited to four hours. https://tps.d.umn.edu/sustainable-transportation/electric-charging-stations
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
N/A
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:
UMD’s Bike-to-Campus Program is coordinated in partnership between the UMD Office of Sustainability, UMD’s Recreational Sports Outdoor Program, UMD Transportation & Parking, and the UMD Wellness Program. The ZAP UMD Bike-to-Campus Program aims to increase bike commuting between the campus and the community. A small tag is attached to your front wheel’s spokes. This tag is embedded with an RFID chip, similar to what runners attach to their shoelaces during running races. When you ride past a ‘Zap Station,’ you will hear a beep, and get credit for your round-trip for the day (home to campus, and back home). https://tps.d.umn.edu/sustainable-transportation/bike-campus
UMD Transportation and Parking also offers permit sharing to reduce commuting faculty, staff, or students to the campus. Do you have roommates, friends, or family that also drive to campus? Why not share the same permit? Cut the cost for yourself while at the same time assisting in reducing the number of vehicles on campus. Register as many vehicles as you wish under your name when purchasing your permit. Only one permit will be issued. https://tps.d.umn.edu/sustainable-transportation/permit-share
Additionally, UMD Transportation and Parking highlights an automatic bus access program for students and discounted passes for faculty and staff. Students are automatically assessed an $18.00 fee each semester which provides unlimited rides. UMD students registered for six or more undergraduate credits, as well as most graduate students, may jump on the bus, swipe their U Card, and ride! Those students who are not assessed the $ 18.00-semester fee may opt-in by clicking Purchase your DTA U Pass. Faculty and staff may also opt in and take advantage of the U Pass program by purchasing a $79 annual pass. https://tps.d.umn.edu/sustainable-transportation/bus/duluth-transit-authority-dta
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