| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.65 |
| Liaison | Mark Klapatch-Mathias |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.50 / 2.00 |
Michael
Stifter Director Facilities Mgmt. |
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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:
Secure bike storage is offered under breezeways in various residence halls and campus buildings. 50 bike lockers are available for rent on campus on a first-come/first-served basis. Showers, lockers, and under-roof bike storage is available at the Regional Development Institute building.
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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:
All non-residential buildings have short-term bicycle parking racks within 50ft.
Stratton Hall, Prucha Hall more recently, has long-term bicycle storage available. All residential buildings have bicycle parking racks.
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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 campus supports the community's program, the RF Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, first adopted in 1995.
http://www.rfcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/649
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
Yes
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A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
A bicycle rental program is run and funded through Kinni Outdoor Adventures, effective summer 2013. The rentals are free to students, with nominal rental fees for faculty, staff, and community members.
Also during 2015, the university collaborated with the city of River Falls to establish another bike share program called the blue bike program. With all of the planning, coordinating, and collaborating occurring in 2015, the blue bike program will be launched spring 2016.
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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?:
No
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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):
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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?:
No
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A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
A car/vanpool rider board was installed in the University Center in 2012. There is also an active "UWRF Carpooling" Facebook page which many students use to coordinate rides to and from UWRF.
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the car sharing program:
Since October 2012, Students, employees, and community members can purchase an annual membership to Car Share, which gives them hourly, daily, or overnight access to two energy efficient vehicles located on campus near the campus fleet. Fuel and insurance are included in the hourly rates.
http://www.uwrf.edu/Facilities/CarShare.cfm
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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:
Each situation or request is handled individually.
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
Yes
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A brief description of the condensed work week program:
UWRF offers a condensed work week for some employees.
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Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
Yes
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A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
We Bike River Falls promotes bicycle friendly transportation and recreation options through education and awareness programs for a safe, healthy, and sustainable community. We Bike RF holds the Bike to Work Week: Commuter Challenge.
We Bike River Falls is a collaborative project through the UWRF Office of Student Life and engages a broad group of university faculty and staff, students, River Falls citizens, city officials, and others.
http://www.uwrf.edu/WeBikeRiverFalls/
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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:
Bicycle Rental is offered through the Recreation Department's Kinni Outdoor Adventures Rental Center, which also provides bicycle tune-ups.
"Get on the Bus" is hosted by Student Life and is a great opportunity to visit fun places in the Twin Cities. Each Get on the Bus experience focuses on a different location, event, or activity. Most of these opportunities are free or very inexpensive. Popular trips include: Mall of America, Como Zoo, Midtown Global Market, Minnesota Twins baseball game, Minnesota Swarm lacrosse game, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre.
"Twin Cities Shuttle" The Twin Cities Shuttle is an inexpensive opportunity for students to explore the Twin Cities. The shuttle picks students up outside the University Center building and drops them off at the Mall of America at either 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. From the Mall of America students can explore different areas of the Twin Cities using the Metro Transit system. Shuttle tickets are only $10!
CarShare by Enterprise: Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers car sharing on campus through Enterprise CarShare to go where you want, when you want, 24/7. It's a car sharing program that allows you to reserve a car by the hour for one, all-inclusive price. Unlike traditional rental, you only have to be 18 years old. If you are between the ages of 18-20 you will need a parent's signature.
River Falls Taxi: Round-trip taxi service is provided at no charge with the presentation of a valid UW-River Falls student I.D. to: River Falls Medical Clinic, Pierce County Reproductive Health Services, Saint Croix Valley Sexual Assault Response Team Center.
Trips within River Falls are subsidized and cost $2.75 per person.
Airport Shuttle for international students: The airport shuttle is available to only international students to ensure they have travel to and from the airport at the end of each semester. International Student Services will do all the arrangements for those students who need to be taken to the MSP International Airport.
Additionally, the University Center offers the following amenities/services to assist commuter students:
-Free lockers for daily storage - bring your own padlock
-Microwave
-Water Bottle Filling Stations
-TV Lounge Area
-Game Room/Study Areas
-Vending machines located near the North Entrance
-Bulletin boards for posting by the C-Store
-Ride-share board by the C-Store
-TV and couches outside of C-Store
-Coffee Shop w/televisions
-Falcon Shop for UWRF apparel and classroom accessories
-First National Bank for convenient on-campus banking
-General Access computer lab with PaperCut enabled printer
-Game room with couches and console gaming systems
-Tables for studying
Date Revised: March 15, 2016
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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:
Starting in 2014 and continuing in 2015, the campus also provides a shuttle for MBA students who lack transportation to the Hudson Center.
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