| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 43.88 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | Jan. 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Saskatchewan
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.38 / 2.00 |
Erin
Akins Sustainability Coordinator 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:
We offer three types of secure bike storage. Pricing is the same for all of these options.
Bike Lockers - http://www.usask.ca/parking/sustainability/bicycle-lockers.php
There are 19 bike lockers located at various locations throughout campus. This seems to be the preferred option by bicycle commuters.
Health Sciences bike cage: A secure bike cage with card access is located in the Health Sciences Parkade that will accommodate about 75 bikes with room for expansion. Access to the showers is included.
Agriculture Parkade secure bike rack: The Agriculture Parkade has 10 bike racks which include video surveillance and a secure locking system.
Both the Graduate and undergraduate residents have bicycle storage at their basements. There are also public shower facilities suitable for bicycle commuters at the Physical Activity Complex (PAC), the Education Building and the Law Building.
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:
There are bike racks outside all residence halls that are free of charge. Four newly constructed residence buildings have bicycle storage in the basement. Ag Parkade has 10 individual wall mount lockable racks. Health Science has bike racks in a locked room space for an estimate of seventy five bikes. There are 19 bike lockers located at various locations throughout campus.
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:
The University Traffic Bylaw Section 4 has to do with bicycle accommodation on the property of the university. The University permits cycling on all pathways, with guidelines as noted in the bylaw. Pathways are well connected within the campus and to certain extent to city bike paths leading to campus. Although some streets adjacent to campus are challenging for cyclists, once on campus cycling is safe and efficient. http://www.usask.ca/parking/bylaws_policies/parking-bylaws.php
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
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:
n/a
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):
"Eco-Pass is a subsidized transit pass for employees (costs 40% less than a normal adult bus pass) which employees can apply to receive.
UPass is the student bus pass program at a cost of about 25% of regular fare. Some students are exempted from this program, such as students that live in on-campus residences, have a disability parking pass, live outside city limits during the term, or are enrolled in distance education classes. It is available through out the year."
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:
n/a
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:
UCommute is a ride matching program to help students and employees carpool.
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:
Students and employees can become members of this program to have access to vehicles that can be rented on an hourly basis at affordable rates. The car sharing program is a partnership with Enterprise Rent-a-Car.
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:
n/a
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:
n/a
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:
This issue is dependent on the union involved. Employees in the University Employee's Union (CUPE Local 1975) can opt for an earned day off or alternate work schedules to allow a shortened work week every third week. Members of ASPA (Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association) are eligible for flex time which allows some flexibility around work week length.
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:
n/a
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:
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.