| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.31 |
| Liaison | Rob Andrejewski |
| Submission Date | Dec. 23, 2024 |
University of Richmond
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Rob
Andrejewski Director of Sustainability Office for Sustainability |
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 Green Bike Program was launched in 2009 with 35 bikes available for students, faculty and staff to use freely around campus. The program seeks to decrease on-campus traffic and reduce our carbon footprint. The program has grown to 50 bikes since its creation.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
The University of Richmond partners with Zipcar, to offer our campus community a cost-effective alternative to car ownership. UR students 18 and older—along with faculty, staff and local residents 21 and older—may reserve a car by the hour or day. Zipcar offers self-service access to cars 24/7, low hourly and daily rates (which include gas and insurance).
https://parking.richmond.edu/transportation/zipcar.html
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
Parking Services provides reserves hybrid parking spaces to faculty, staff and commuter students who drive a hybrid vehicle to campus. The vehicle must display a current University of Richmond parking permit and a hybrid designation by the manufacturer on the exterior surface of the vehicle.
https://parking.richmond.edu/parking/regulations/electric-hybrid-vehicles.html
Electric vehicle charging is free.
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 has 17 EV charging ports at 8 charging stations across campus. All chargers on campus are Level 2. All but 2 of the original chargers are networked Chargepoint CT 4000 dual port level 2 chargers. https://parking.richmond.edu/parking/regulations/electric-hybrid-vehicles.html
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
The University has, since shortly after its move to its present campus in 1914, offered to faculty and staff (tenants) arrangements for residence in houses located on the University’s campus. The intent of the University has always been to maintain a program under which, in effect, the tenant “buys” his or her house (but not land) from the University and the University “re- purchases” it at the end of the arrangement in accordance with a formula that allows the two parties (University and tenant) to share in the appreciation in the value of the house (but not land).
The University’s policy for the management and use of University-owned houses is intended to establish a framework for ensuring that the University-owned houses are managed and utilized strategically to advance the University’s mission. The express purpose for University-owned houses is to enable faculty and staff to live adjacent to the campus, allowing them close interaction with the campus community, more effective job performance, and full participation in campus life. The cost of the campus homes (not land) are split with the University. Both parties benefit from appreciation. Here is the policy:
https://policy.richmond.edu/documents/policy-pdfs/Public/Physical-Resource-Management/use_of_university_owned_houses.pdf
https://campusoperations.richmond.edu/homes/index.html
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:
Electric vehicle charging is offered at no cost to the University community. Free bus passes are offered to staff, faculty, and students for commuting to and from campus.
Bicycle commuters are encouraged to register their bikes on campus. Recreation and Wellness offers minor repair services including tire inflation. The GRTC buses and University shuttles have bike racks installed to assist passengers with multi-modal commuting. The Virginia Bicycling Federation provides information for cyclists in Virginia, including the Richmond region. The RideFinders Bike and Pedestrian Commuter Services also provides safety clinics as requested.
There are 6 mountain bikes available for rent for a weekend through the Outdoor Equipment Rental program. The bikes come fully equipped with helmets and locks and are managed by Outdoor Adventure & Recreation (OAR) in the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness.
Bike Self-Repair Racks: There are two self-repair stations that include all the tools necessary to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance. The fix-it stations are located in front of the Weinstein Center and at the Gateway apartments.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://sustainability.richmond.edu/operations/transportation.html
https://sustainability.richmond.edu/involved/greenspider/transportation.html
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