| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.24 |
| Liaison | Claudia Kent |
| Submission Date | June 11, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Haverford College
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.75 / 2.00 |
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:
The campus has bike sheds where students can lock up their bikes. Showers are available for all faculty, staff and students who wish to use them. Currently, Haverford does not have bike 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:
All buildings on campus have bike racks.
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:
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
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):
TransitChek, a pre-tax benefit for faculty and staff that allows individuals to purchase public transportation passes and tokens on a pre-tax basis.
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:
Yes - Student activities provides SEPTA tokens, tickets, and passes to students on a limited basis for students wishing to use public transportation.
The committee for Environmental Responsibility will subsidize Enterprise Car Share.
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:
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:
Enterprise Car Share has two cars 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:
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:
Yes, we have two such employees in Institutional Advanvement: Katherine Crawford (California) and Elizabeth Finley (Washington DC). Their email addresses are: kcrawfor@haverford.edu and efinley@haverford.edu
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:
Condensed work weeks are common in Facilities Management; however, they are available to other staff employees, but there must be a good reason to condense the work week, ample coverage for the position, and it must be approved by Human Resources and Vice President.
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:
Currently the college provides rental properties on campus for faculty.
The college also provides the following:
MORTGAGE PROGRAM
The mortgage aspect of the Faculty Housing Policy is an important buttress to the larger rental program. It encourages tenure-line and Continuing Appointment faculty who find College housing inappropriate for their families and who wish to own their own homes to locate near the College rather than in less expensive but more remote areas. In addition, it permits those who elect to live on campus to consider their choice a voluntary one rather than one imposed by the high cost of homes in the surrounding area. Having faculty members living near the campus permits the College to receive some of the benefits described for on-campus housing.
Haverford's current policy is to provide to tenure-line and Continuing Appointment faculty and senior administrators who report directly to the President a 20-year mortgage at a rate of 1.5% below Philadelphia market rates or at federal safe harbor rates, whichever is higher; no points are charged. The maximum mortgage is $250,000, if family income is sufficient to cover a mortgage of this size. The mortgage amount can represent up to 90% of the value of a house within four miles of the campus. The College will not provide mortgage support for a house farther than four miles from the campus. Prospective users of this policy must discuss the details with the Vice President for Finance and Administration (extension 1223) before making any commitments. This policy can be amended by the Board of Managers at any time.
Mortgages may be granted to faculty members who are living in College housing and approaching retirement. These mortgages will be for a maximum term of 10 years and for a maximum principal amount 1/2 that of the regular mortgage. All other terms apply (e.g., the house still must be within 4 miles of 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:
Abandoned bikes are collected regularly and sent to the Devereux Foundation where mentally challenged individuals are taught to refurbish them. They are then re-sold to students in September.
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Lilly Lavner, Director of Student Activities and Leadership, contributed to this section.
Lilly Lavner, Director of Student Activities and Leadership, contributed to this section.
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