| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
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| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Alan Burr |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
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Reporter |
Amy
Seeboth-Wilson Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management |
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Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
Yes
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A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
We have lockers, showers, and bicycle storage all available at the Williams Fieldhouse, which is open during regular campus hours.
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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)?:
Yes
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A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
In the past three years we have installed new bicycle racks across campus (these racks all bolt to the ground), all buildings now have racks within 50 ft (typically closer) of a main entrance. Residence halls additionally all have enclosed bicycle parking (bike lockers) within 330 feet of the building.
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the bicycle/pedestrian policy and/or network:
The majority of campus is car-free, with only one vehicular road through campus. Bicycles and pedestrians have a network of paths through campus that they share. There are two east-west paths that serve as the main thoroughfare for campus, both are 12' wide and have a center lane painted down the middle (added in 2013) that distinguishes pedestrian/traffic directions.
The University completed a transportation study in 2011 which recommended a series of "complete street" strategies for campus. Additionally, the campus Master Plan (2011) identifies a bicycle circulation plan for campus that includes recommended placement for bike lanes, bike paths, and sharrows on campus and adjacent roads.
http://www.uwplatt.edu/transportation/transportation-studies
https://www.uwplatt.edu/planning/2011-master-plan
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
No
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A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
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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?:
No
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A brief description of the certification, including date certified and level:
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Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
Yes
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A brief description of the mass transit program(s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
The University started a fixed bus program in 2012. Since then (2015), the program has been taken over by the City with routes nearly doubled. All students ride this bus for free. The bus operates from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. M-T, 7 a.m. - 3:30 a.m. F, and 2 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. on Saturdays. During academic breaks and summer break, the bus operates M-F 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. In 2015 the bus provided 41,458 rides.
http://www.uwplatt.edu/go/bus
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Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip (GRT) program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
No
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A brief description of the GRT program:
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Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
Yes
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A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
We offer Zimride Rideshare for our students and staff. This online software allows members to connect with others to carpool/rideshare. In 2015, we had 279 unique users and saved over 4,000 vehicle miles traveled.
https://www.zimride.com/uwplatt/
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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?:
No
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A brief description of the car sharing program:
We have been working on developing a contract with Enterprise Carsharing for over a year now.
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Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
No
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A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
No
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A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
No
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A brief description of the condensed work week program:
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Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
No
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A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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Does the institution have other incentives or programs to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
Yes
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A brief description of other sustainable transportation initiatives and programs:
Because we are a rural campus, we realized that we needed a way to get students to a major regional airport for academic breaks. In spring of 2013 we began to offer subsidized bus rides to Rockford, IL and Chicago's O'hare airports at Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks as well as the last day of classes in May. Since it was started, we have provided over 300 rides and save over 40,482 vehicle miles traveled.
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The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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