| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.39 |
| Liaison | Heather Elliott |
| Submission Date | Aug. 19, 2022 |
Vanier College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Heather
Elliott Sustainability Officer Facilities |
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:
Vanier College, along with Cegep St-Laurent, and the Borough of St-Laurent have partnered with Netlift, a multi-modal ride-sharing application, in an effort to optimize employees’ mobility and promote sustainable transportation. The Netlift application can be used online or on smartphones. It combines carpooling and public transportation to provide commuters a more efficient, stress-free, and environmentally sustainable commute.
Vanier also offers a platform on Omnivox to facilitate carpooling among students and staff.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
The charging stations at the College are located next to the main entrances.
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:
Two Level 2 recharging stations are located in the P2 parking lot adjacent to the main entrance of the College since May 2019. One will be made available free of charge to Vanier College employees while the other charging station will be available for use by members of the public. The stations are now ready to use. The charging stations have locking holsters that are equipped with screens that provide instructions explaining how to use the stations. The two stations are located in the P2 parking lot adjacent to the main entrance of the College located at 821 Ste Croix Ave.
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:
Vanier has a program with OPUS (Montreal public transit card) where if employees buy an annual pass they will receive two months free. One subsidized by Vanier and the other by the STM. Approximately 40 staff members take advantage.
Students/staff are encouraged to bike to school during the week-long “Mon Cegep À velo” (Bike week) initiative. Participants receive free food and a chance to qualify to win prizes like a new bike. Vanier has installed conveniently located parking racks near any entrance at Vanier. There are also emergency supplies and a toolkit for minor repairs is available to the whole Vanier cycling community in the Sustainability Office, in B205.
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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