| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.22 |
| Liaison | Leslie Raucher |
| Submission Date | Dec. 11, 2023 |
Barnard College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.60 / 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:
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Barnard College Students, Faculty, and Staff all have access to discounted membership fees of $35/year. There are 13 Zipcar locations within a 10 minute walk of the campus.
Included:
Gas and insurance
Access to Zipcars 24/7
All students ages 18 and up are eligible, including drivers with international licenses
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:
The college owns a number of apartments in college-owned buildings. Certain Residential Life/Student life/Community Safety staff members are provided housing and Faculty are rented at below market rate until they make tenure.
Employees have access to Columbia University Intercampus Shuttle Service
Barnard students, faculty, and staff (current ID Holders) can use the Columbia Intercampus Shuttle Service that connects Columbia's Morningside, Manhattanville, and Medical Center campuses.
Free Evening Ride Share On Demand
Barnard has joined Columbia University in offering the Via ride share service using an on-demand app-based system. This point-to-point service is a limited shared ride within a geo-fenced area of the Morningside and Manhattanville area.
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:
Barnard guarantees on campus housing for all first year students and all students who continue to live on campus. All dorms are either on campus or just a short walk away, ensuring most student walk or bike to campus.
The College offers employees the opportunity to use pre-tax dollars to pay certain commuting costs through WageWorks. This program provides employees with an online ordering system for public transportation passes/card. By using this benefit, employees can save on their income, Social Security (FICA) taxes by paying for your commuting expenses with pre-tax dollars up to the IRS limit.
The College also allows for employees in non-student facing departments to work remotely full time or on a hybrid schedule determined by division and supervisor. This reduces commuting overall.
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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