Wentworth Institute of Technology
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
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Shepard Sustainability Consultant N/A |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Through its affiliation with the Colleges of the Fenway, Wentworth participates in the "Blue Bikes" city-wide bicycle sharing program. Wentworth sponsors a Blue Bikes station in front of the Apartments at 525 Huntington Ave. residence hall.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Through the Colleges of the Fenway and MASCO CommuteWorks, Wentworth employees and students can join Zipcar at a discounted rate, and Zipcars are located within walking distance of the main campus.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
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:
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:
Wentworth's comprehensive commuter programs are managed by the department of Student Engagement (https://wit.edu/student-life/commuters) and through Human Resources (via the MASCO Commuteworks program: http://www.masco.org/directions/commuteworks) for faculty and staff.
A centrally-located secure bike shelter is available on campus, with locker and shower facilities also available. Wentworth also offers discounted MBTA passes (11%) and preferred parking for carpool vehicles. Events and campaigns to promote alternative commuting include periodic bicycle tune-ups on campus, bike-to-work week, bike safety training, commuter challenges/raffles, emergency ride home, and RideAmigos to find the best commuting routes and carpool matches (https://gomasscommute.com/#/pages/masco).
As shown in the commute modal splits, the majority of the campus community travels to/from campus using sustainable modes.
Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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