| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.73 |
| Liaison | Claire Rodgers |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.40 / 1.00 |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
On the lower level of East Hall you'll find Olin's public bicycle program. Here a dedicated group of students works every semester to maintain a fleet of bicycles that students can use for trips to Needham or to cross-registered classes at Wellesley College and Babson College. The bikes are available to all Olin Community members after completing a brief orientation program. Students are also welcome to use the fully stocked bicycle tool area to tune, repair, or assemble their own tools.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the 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:
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:
While employees are returning to campus after COVID-19 lockdown, many have been given the option to work remotely for part of the week, greatly reducing their commute.
Additionally, students may take the Babson-Olin-Wellesley shuttle, which runs between the three campuses nearly every day during the school year.
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:
Some professors and staff live on campus, which helps reduce the cost of commutes for them. Luckily, our campus is very walk-able, and has no roads that cars can drive on between buildings. This makes our campus much less car-dependent.
Source for telecommuting and condensed work week option: Sharon Woodward, Director of Human Resources
Some professors and staff live on campus, which helps reduce the cost of commutes for them. Luckily, our campus is very walk-able, and has no roads that cars can drive on between buildings. This makes our campus much less car-dependent.
Source for telecommuting and condensed work week option: Sharon Woodward, Director of Human Resources
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