Virginia Commonwealth University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Institution has implemented one or more of the following strategies to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting. The institution:

• Has a bicycle-sharing program or participates in a local bicycle-sharing program.

• Participates in a car sharing program, such as a commercial car-sharing program, one administered by the institution, or one administered by a regional organization.

• Offers preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles.

• Has one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters.

• Has incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus.

• Has other programs or initiatives to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and/or reduce the impact of student and employee commuting.

This credit applies to all institutions.

Institutions earn 0.20 points for each initiative described above. Institutions with five or more of the initiatives listed earn the maximum of 1 point available for this credit.

Timeframe

Report on current programs and practices at the anticipated date of submission.  

Sampling and Data Standards

Not applicable.