| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.71 |
| Liaison | Matthew Harmin |
| Submission Date | May 14, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Goucher College
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.13 / 2.00 |
Therese
Neal Associate Director Operations Facilities Management Services |
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:
Goucher provides two indoor bicycle storage areas on campus that are accessible to all commuter students. There are also outdoor spaces for bicycles that are secured by the students using private locks. The indoor facilities do not provide shower facilities/lockers. Goucher does have a centrally located commuter lounge area with bathrooms, showers, and lockers.
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:
Goucher has bike racks located throughout the campus residential and academic buildings and all dining halls. It also provides two indoor bike storage areas.
Long-term inside bike storage is available for bikes that are registered with the college's Public Safety Department.
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:
Goucher does not have a dedicated bicycle lane. The college does have some sidewalks for bike riders and pedestrians.
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
Blue Bike Leasing Program - 10 bikes available for students to lease each semester.
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):
Goucher participates in the Baltimore Collegetown consortium, which provides a shuttle service to area colleges and attractions free of charge to students with college IDs. The shuttle uses 1 percent biodiesel in its buses, which were purchased new. (However, the buses were not purchased specifically for Goucher's contract; they had been used on another service prior to being awarded this contract.)
The college is located in a suburb of Baltimore City that is serviced by several Maryland Transit Administration bus lines. There are also two light rail stops in the nearby vicinity.
There is also a Student Advantage Card available online at www.studentadvantage.com/enrollment which gives a 15% discount off MARC or Amtrak train tickets.
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:
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:
One incentive program is the Gopher-A-Ride Together carpooling program for community members, which includes designated carpool parking spots in a premium location.
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:
Goucher College has a partnership with Zipcar, a cost-efficient, environmentally friendly car-sharing program.
Goucher students who are older than 18 and have a valid driver’s license, as well as the college’s faculty and staff, have 24/7 self-service access to two vehicles. Participants apply for Zipcar membership online, and the application fee then counts as a credit.
Cars can be rented for an hour, up to three days. The rates includes gas, maintenance, insurance, reserved parking, and roadside assistance.
Participants can make reservations months or minutes in advance by going online or using an automated phone system. Members get their own Zipcard, which they simply hold up to the car’s windshield to unlock the doors and drive away.
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 offer a telecommuting program for employees as a matter of policy or as standard practice?:
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
An employee’s salary, job responsibilities, benefits, and college insurance coverage should not change as a result of telecommuting. Goucher College policies and procedures apply to and are followed by the telecommuter unless otherwise specifically agreed upon by the supervisor.
Telecommuters have regularly scheduled work hours agreed upon with their supervisors. The employee exercises reasonable care while telecommuting and manages personal responsibilities in a way that does not interfere with the successful completion of job responsibilities.
Telecommuters who work at home provide a designated works pace that is adequate to perform employment duties. The work space is agreed to by the college, maintained by the employee, and is subject to supervisor visits, upon request, to ensure that safe work conditions exist and that college equipment is properly maintained.
Telecommuters may be provided with telecommuting equipment (e.g., computer modem, printer, telephone access line), as agreed between the supervisor/department and the employee. Telecommuters use reasonable care to protect any equipment provided by the college and use it only for work purposes. Such equipment, along with any work-related files and other materials, remains the property of Goucher College and is returned to the college upon termination of employment.
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:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.