| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.09 |
| Liaison | Shane Stennes |
| Submission Date | Jan. 11, 2023 |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Carley
Rice Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management |
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 has entered into an agreement with NiceRideMN' metropolitan shared bike system. 19 stations are located on campus for 250 - 300 bikes. Discounted rates are provided for students receiving federal aid. https://www.niceridemn.org
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
The University contracts with a local nonprofit to provide car-sharing services. The fleet includes 150 all electric and 50 hybrid vehicles.
https://hourcar.org/
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient 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?:
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
The University has 13 Level 2 chargers with the capacity to charge 26 total cars at any one time. We have one Level 3 charger. All of the chargers are available free of charge - parking fees apply - to members of the University community and the public. In addition, the University has 10 addional chargers for exclusive use of its fleet vehicles.
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 university is a principal partner in the business and residents neighborhood alliance, http://livenearyourwork.net/. It also provides grants to help enhance the communities surrounding the University. https://government-relations.umn.edu/good-neighbor-fund. The University also an affiliated senior housing condominium.
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 University operates a biking incentive program(ZAP) that rewards employees who bike reductions in their health insurance premiums. Students in the program are rewarded with gift cards to local businesses. Nearly 3,500 registered participants to date, pretty evenly split between staff and students.
https://www.derozap.com/umn/?s=about
The University offers discounted transit passes for staff (Metropass) and students (U-Pass) and carpool and bike share incentives and discounts.
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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