| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.84 |
| Liaison | Troy Goodnough |
| Submission Date | June 2, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Morris
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 2.00 |
Troy
Goodnough Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
The Science building has lockers and secure, covered bicycle storage. Right across the road, pool showers in the Morris P.E. Fitness Center (RFC) are available to all campus bike commuters. Lockers and secure bike storage are available there, as well.
Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking (e.g. racks) within 50 ft (15 m) of all occupied, non-residential buildings and make long-term bicycle storage available within 330 ft (100 m) of all residence halls (if applicable)?:
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Does the institution have a “complete streets” or bicycle accommodation policy (or adhere to a local community policy) and/or have a continuous network of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths and lanes?:
A brief description of the bicycle/pedestrian policy and/or network:
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 Morris Regional Fitness Center (part of the Morris campus) has multi-person bike that is used by students to get around the town. We also have a ZAP program, which counts bike trips to campus by University employees and offers insurance discounts for frequent bike commuters.
Is the institution certified as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists (U.S.) or under a similar third party certification covering non-motorized transportation?:
A brief description of the certification, including date certified and level:
Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
A brief description of the mass transit program(s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
While we do not have our own shuttle, we have an approach that works for our rural location. The Morris campus is embedded in the city of Morris. The city of Morris offers cheap public transit that the campus community uses routinely. At the Information Desk on campus, reduced-rate punch cards are sold. Punch cards can be purchased at $10 for 22 rides. Between 8AM and 5PM the shuttle stops on campus each hour and you can schedule pickups easily . It is $2.50 without advance notice (at special stops), on weekends and after 6PM. So, it is cheap and easy.
Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip (GRT) program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
A brief description of the GRT program:
Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Staff members and students frequently use their listservs to arrange carpools.
Additionally, our campus is part of Zimride. Zimride is a website that allows students and faculty at UMM to post ride requests and offers.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program, such as a commercial car-sharing program, one administered by the institution, or one administered by a regional organization?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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:
We have a regular 110V charging station.
Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Although there is not a system-wide policy for telecommuting, information and forms to create your own program are available on the website listed below.
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the condensed work week program:
A simple application is completed by the employee and then approved by his or her supervisor.
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:
Because we are a rural campus, most of our staff already live in Morris. In fact, roughly 70% of faculty/staff live within 3 miles of campus. The campus culture encourages living close to campus, with special social activities for faculty and staff. There are no "official" incentives.
Does the institution have other incentives or programs to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
A brief description of other sustainable transportation initiatives and programs:
Because of our campus's rural location and size, a car sharing program wouldn't work. Instead, the Morris Transit bus service stops frequently on campus and also picks students up outside of their scheduled route. The university also contracts with a local coach bus service to shuttle students to and from the Maple Grove Transit Center every weekend.Because of our campus's rural location and size, a car sharing program wouldn't work. Instead, the Morris Transit bus service stops frequently on campus and also picks students up outside of their scheduled route. The university also contracts with a local coach bus service to shuttle students to and from the Maple Grove Transit Center every weekend.
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
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