| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.93 |
| Liaison | Irena Lambrou |
| Submission Date | Nov. 3, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Whatcom Community College
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 2.00 |
Blanche
Bybee Science Lab Supervisor Science |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
We have a bike room for changing clothes, repairing bikes, and showering.
Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking for all occupied buildings and makes long-term bicycle storage available for students who live on-site (if applicable)?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
We have two covered bicycle racks both with pumps provided for bicyclists to use. In addition we have additional uncovered bicycle parking within 50ft. of the non-residential buildings not served by the covered parking. We do not have residence halls on our campus.
Does the institution have a bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy (or adhere to a local community plan/policy) that sets standards and practices for campus streets to enable safe access for all users?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
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Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
Through a partnership with our local transit authority we offer a discounted bus pass program to all of our employees (faculty & staff, full and part-time). Employees can get a quarterly bus pass at 25% off the regular price.
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
Yes
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
A GRT program is available through our institution's partnership with Smart Trips, our county commuter trip reduction (CTR) agency. Employees who log their alternative trips through Smart Trips can utilize the GRT program if a need arises. A taxi will be provided for them and paid for by Smart Trips.
Carpool/Vanpool Programs
No
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
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Car Sharing Program
No
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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EV Recharging Stations
No
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
No
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
Yes
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
During the summer months the institution closes on Friday afternoons to save energy. Classes are not offered on Fridays and employees are offered the opportunity to adjust their work schedules to work four ten-hour days or four nine-hour days and a four hour day on Fridays.
Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting
No
None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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Does the institution employ other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting (e.g. preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, cash-out of parking programs)?:
No
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
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Optional Fields
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