| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.31 |
| Liaison | Amy McElhinney |
| Submission Date | Sept. 29, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Mount Union
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Jamie
Greiner Sustainability and Campus Outreach Manager Nature Center |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
We offer bike racks throughout campus.
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:
We offer bike racks outside of buildings.
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:
In order to become a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly campus we have eliminated 3 internal roadways and moved student parking to the perimeter of campus.
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
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Mass Transit Programs
No
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
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Guaranteed Return Trip Program
No
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
The Nature Center owns a van and the University owns several vans as part of the fleet. These are to be used when large groups travel for field trips and continuous learning programs to promote vanpooling.
Car Sharing Program
No
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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EV Recharging Stations
No
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
No
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
No
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
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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)?:
Yes
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
During Campus Sustainability Month a Transportation Challenge takes place to encourage employees to carpool, walk, bike, or take public transportation to work. Those that participate are entered in a raffle for a FitBit.
Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
We provide numerous bike racks and some long term bike storage for students, Most of the other credits we do not meet the requirements and many are not even appropriate for the size and location of our campus
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