| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.81 |
| Liaison | Austin Eriksson |
| Submission Date | Nov. 29, 2021 |
California State University, Northridge
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Austin
Eriksson Sustainability Program Manager FPDC |
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:
Associated Students introduced Zipcar, a program for Cal State Northridge campus community to rent cars on an hourly basis. Individuals can rent the cars for as long as they need them, from hours up to days at a time. Renters must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.
Cars used for the Zipcar program are all fuel-efficient vehicles and are all under three years old. Gas, insurance, maintenance and roadside assistance are all included in the hourly rate.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
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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?:
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
With the exception of the EV Charging Stations located in the F5 parking lot, all EV Charging stations on the CSUN campus are Level 2 chargers, which offer medium speed charging, adding 10-20 miles* per hour of charging—depending upon the vehicle. (*Source of information: Plug In America, 2nd Edition, 2011.) There is currently no cost to charge your electric vehicle on the CSUN campus, however, there may be a requirement by the charging station operator to register before use. The registration (if required) is free.
The EV Charging Stations located in the F5 parking lot (near the Soccer Stadium) are DC Fast-Charge Stations.
California State University, Northridge is not responsible for damage caused by improper charging of an electric vehicle. All EV Charging Station users are expected to use the chargers properly.
Electric Vehicle Charging stations are located in the following parking lots:
• B2 has 4 chargers (northeast corner)
• B4 has 2 chargers (south side, near Information Booth)
• B5 surface lot has 3 chargers (outside the north wall of the B5 structure)
• B6 has 4 chargers (southwest corner)
• E5 has 2 chargers (East side of building)
• G3 surface lot has 3 chargers (southwest corner)
• G9 has 2 chargers (2nd level, west wall)
• F2 has 4 chargers (northeast corner)
• F5 has 2 chargers (DC Quick Chargers--northeast corner)
• G6 has 2 chargers
Here is a map showing where the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are located on the CSUN campus.
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:
The University Corporation (TUC) at CSUN offers several options for living on/nearby the campus in facilities operated by TUC. There are 5 single family home for rent as well as College Court Townhomes both are within walking distance to the CSUN campus.
The university also offers a vast resource list for employees to find local housing (http://www.csun.edu/tuc/resources).
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:
There are three CSUN Shuttle Systems that serve the campus. They are: the Housing Shuttle, Metrolink Shuttle and VPAC Shuttle. in addition, campus departments can make arrangements to hire the shuttle contractor to provide shuttle services for special events they are sponsoring.
More information is available on the CSUN Shuttle Services webpage.
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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