| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.30 |
| Liaison | Srinivasan Raghavan |
| Submission Date | Feb. 16, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Missouri
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.60 / 2.00 |
Srinivasan
Raghavan Sustainability Manager Sustainability Office |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
The campus has multiple covered/secure bike storage locations, as well as an on-campus recreational facility for all full-time students, and paying staff/faculty to utilize that includes shower facilities and lockers.
Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking for all occupied buildings and makes long-term bicycle storage available for students who live on-site (if applicable)?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
There are more than 5,000 bicycle spaces on campus. Bicycle parking is not allowed along handrails, fences, buildings, trees or light poles. Bicycle parking map: https://environmentalleadership.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2013/07/Campus-Bike-Racks.pdf
Does the institution have a bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy (or adhere to a local community plan/policy) that sets standards and practices for campus streets to enable safe access for all users?:
Yes
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
The University of Missouri collaborates with the City of Columbia to provide designated “green routes” safe streets for bicyclists. https://www.como.gov/publicworks/biking/
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:
Mizzou Bike Share is free to students. Bicycles can be checked out at the Mizzou Student Center but must be returned one hour before the student center closes. http://environmentalleadership.missouri.edu/mizzou-bike-share/
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
Tiger Line is a shuttle service that runs seven days a week when residence halls are open and is funded through student fees. Routes run every 10 minutes between commuter lots and campus during the day and every 30 minutes to campus, shopping and downtown destinations at night and on weekends. http://tigerline.missouri.edu/
COMO Connect, Columbia’s bus system, offers $100 student semester passes. https://www.gocomotransit.com/product/student-semester-pass-2/
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
No
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
n/a
Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
A 12-passenger shuttle van has transported commuters from Boonville to campus each work day since the mid-1970s. Each passenger pays a fixed rate that is used to supply the vehicle, insurance, maintenance costs and fuel.
Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Mizzou participates in the Enterprise Car Share program. http://www.enterprisecarshare.com/car-sharing/program/mizzou
EV Recharging Stations
No
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
n/a
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
Yes
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Telecommuting is at the discretion of the department. http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/flexible_work_arrangements_overview
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
Yes
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
A condensed work week is at the discretion of the department and several employees take advantage of this work-life initiative. http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/flexible_work_arrangements_overview
http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/flexible_work_arrangements_specific_types
Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting
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 employ other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting (e.g. preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, cash-out of parking programs)?:
No
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
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