University of Oklahoma
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Sarah
Ballew Director, Energy Management & Sustainability 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:
OU transitioned from a bike share program to both bikes and scooters at the beginning of 2020. There are 10 hubs, 50 bicycles and 200 scooters. Students are able to use the bicycles for free.
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:
The University has parking spaces dedicated to Low-Emission, Fuel-Efficient (LEFE) vehicles. Only vehicles with a green score of 45 and above listed on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) may park in the university’s LEFE parking spaces. The spaces are in preferential locations.
Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
The University of Oklahoma has charging for electric vehicle (EV) drivers to plug in and power up. As part of our commitment to supporting sustainable programs, we’re proud to partner with ChargePoint, the world’s largest online network of independently owned and operated EV charging stations. The University offers parking permit holders no cost charging for electric vehicles at the following locations:
- Jenkins Avenue Parking Facility (first floor near southwest corner)
- Three Partners Place (north parking lot, southeast wall)
- Timberdell Road Parking Facility (first floor, north side)
- West of Boyd House in the visitor lot
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
Housing is available for Resident Advisor student positions.
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:
Campus Area Rapid Transit (CART)
Campus Area Rapid Transit (CART) transports more than 700,000 students annually as the University of Oklahoma’s shuttle system. CART operates five campus routes Monday through Friday, and buses are free for OU students.
Micromobility Program
The University operates a scooter and bike share program. There are 10 hubs, 50 bicycles and 200 scooters. Students are able to use the bicycles for free.
Bike Repair Stations
Repair stations are located at the Book Store, Cate Laundry, Kraettli/Traditions East Apartments, Traditions West, Lloyd Noble Center, Stephenson Research Center, and the Sarkeys Fitness Center.
Parking for Low-Emission, Fuel-Efficient (LEFE) Vehicles
Campus has parking spaces dedicated to Low-Emission, Fuel-Efficient (LEFE) vehicles. A valid parking permit required. Only vehicles with a green score of 45 and above listed on the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) may park in the university’s LEFE parking spaces.
Prohibitive Idling Policy
CART, the City of Norman public transit system, has an idle reduction policy for all fleet vehicles. If a CART vehicle will be out of service or offline for 15 minutes or more, the engine should be shut down. If the vehicle is occupied by a driver during an idle time or out-of-service time and the weather is extreme, hot or cold, the vehicle can remain at idle. However, if the weather is tolerable, the driver should shut the engine down.
Telecommuting
At the University of Oklahoma, telecommuting is defined as work and transportation alternatives that substitute home-to-work commuting with the option of working at home or at satellite work locations for all or part of the employee’s assignment for no more than 90 days unless a business need exists that requires a different timeframe. This policy applies to exempt employees only. Exceptions for non-exempt employees to telecommute may include campus closure where critical work may be performed at the telecommuting site. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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