| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.49 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Swiman |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2023 |
Florida State University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.80 / 1.00 |
Richard
Rind Director Transportation & Parking Services |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
While FSU does not yet have a designated bicycle-sharing program, the university does allow bicycles from the City of Tallahassee’s bicycle-sharing program, Pace, to operate on campus. FSU students, faculty, and staff are able to obtain, ride, and park Pace bicycles on campus.
Sustainable Campus manages the reCycle bike program, which is a low cost bike rental program for FSU students. Bike rentals include a helmet, lock, lights, and minor repair services. Currently, there are 75+ bikes available for student rental.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
The rise of on-demand ride-hailing programs have eliminated the need for a fixed car sharing program.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
FSU provides (12) reserved parking spaces for vehicles using alternative fuels (e.g., CNG, electric, hybrid, hydrogen, etc.).
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:
FSU has a Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations in the Pensacola Street Garage, which serves 2 parking spaces.
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:
n/a
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:
FSU provides fare-free bus service throughout Tallahassee on the City StarMetro routes to students, faculty and staff.
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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