| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.16 |
| Liaison | Elaine Durr |
| Submission Date | Nov. 9, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Elon University
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.25 / 2.00 |
Elaine
Durr Senior Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution provide secure bicycle storage (not including office space), shower facilities, and lockers for bicycle commuters?:
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Bike racks are provided within 50 feet of at least one entrance of most buildings on campus. However, indoor and secure bike storage is not provided. Shower facilities and lockers are available for bicycle commuters in the Koury Athletic Center.
Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking (e.g. racks) within 50 ft (15 m) of all occupied, non-residential buildings and make long-term bicycle storage available within 330 ft (100 m) of all residence halls (if applicable)?:
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
Bike racks are provided within 50 feet of at least one entrance of most buildings on campus, including residential buildings.
Does the institution have a “complete streets” or bicycle accommodation policy (or adhere to a local community policy) and/or have a continuous network of dedicated bicycle and pedestrian paths and lanes?:
A brief description of the bicycle/pedestrian policy and/or network:
There is an extensive network of sidewalks throughout campus which cyclists and pedestrians share.
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Though there is not a bicycle sharing program, Elon does have a bike rental program through Campus Recreation. Students can rent bikes by the semester or year.
Is the institution certified as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists (U.S.) or under a similar third party certification covering non-motorized transportation?:
A brief description of the certification, including date certified and level:
Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle for commuters?:
A brief description of the mass transit program(s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
The Elon BioBus System consists of 5 routes available to students, faculty, staff and community members. The buses run on B20 fuel. The Outer Loop A, B, and West Line routes service local apartment complexes and run Monday through Friday. In 2014-2015 these routes had 53,774 riders utilize them. The Danieley Center Tram services a core campus living facility and runs Monday through Sunday. In 2014-2015 this route alone serviced 67,325 riders. The University Drive Line offers service to local shopping and entertainment centers, including a grocery store and movie theater, and runs Wednesday through Sunday. This route had 9,111 riders utilize it during the 2014-2015 school year. The Downtown/East Burlington route provides service to downtown businesses as well as over 25 community partners where students perform community service and runs Monday through Friday. In 2014-2015 this route had 5,592 riders (students and community members) use it.
All routes are free and open to the public.
Does the institution offer a guaranteed return trip (GRT) program to regular users of alternative modes of transportation?:
A brief description of the GRT program:
Through the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART), Elon employees are eligible to participate in an Emergency Ride Home Program on days that they use alternative transportation to get to work. The program provides a taxi ride home free of charge.
Does the institution participate in a car/vanpool or ride sharing program and/or offer reduced parking fees or preferential parking for car/vanpoolers?:
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Elon facilitates carpooling through Zimride, an Elon specific web and map based system that helps users find carpool partners. After a user adds a ride posting, the Zimride system does the matching for him/her and provides a list of other Elon Zimride users with similar ride posts.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program, such as a commercial car-sharing program, one administered by the institution, or one administered by a regional organization?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Elon has had a car sharing program since October of 2007. There are currently four vehicles on campus.
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:
There is an electric recharging station with two outlets in the McMichael parking lot that is accessible to all members of the community.
Elon also has a Tesla Connector/Charging Station located in the Inman Admissions Welcome Center parking lot.
Does the institution offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the condensed work week program:
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 incentives or programs to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
A brief description of other sustainable transportation initiatives and programs:
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
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