| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.38 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Martel |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2023 |
University of the Fraser Valley
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.60 / 1.00 |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the 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:
UFV has made available specific stalls marked for carpool parking only, at both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses.
Carpool passes are available for purchase at the Abbotsford and Chilliwack bookstore locations. Fill out the Carpool Form and bring it to the bookstore to purchase a carpool parking pass.
Student and employee carpool passes are $180 per semester. It is the same price as a regular semester pass, but the cost is shared between multiple people.
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:
There are currently eight level 2 and one Level 3, EV charging stations at UFV. (17 ports in total)
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:
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:
U- Pass
The UFV Student Union Society offers students the U-Pass Program to promote accessible transportation and education, increase student wellness, and provide discounts/perks exclusively to UFV attendees.
UFV's partnership with BC Transit allows students free access to most Central Fraser Valley (Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission) transit routes.
BC Transit
BC Thttps://www.ufv.ca/media/assets/centre-for-environmental-sustainability/2022_UFV_TDM.pdfransit offers a grace period for the bus systems in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission. During these periods, students will be able to access bussing as long as they have a current UFV Campus Card (no U-Pass sticker required).
Bike parking, Lockers, and Infrastructure
UFV currently has bike lockers that are able to be rented for $5.00 a month and free bike racks. TransLink’s bike parkades cost $1.00 a day, and up to $8.00 per month (TransLink-a). UFV also has tools and a bike repair station.
Campus Shuttle between Abbotsford and Coquitlam campuses
The Campus Shuttle Bus service is managed by the UFV Student Union Society, with some financial support from UFV. The shuttle supports student engagement, success, and community through increased accessibility to classes, events, and opportunities at UFV's Chilliwack and Abbotsford campuses*.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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