| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.36 |
| Liaison | Michael Chapman |
| Submission Date | Sept. 20, 2023 |
Nova Scotia Community College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Martha
MacGowan Project Assistant- Sustainability Facilities & Engineering |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
NSCC offers multiple bicycle-sharing programs for its staff and students at various campuses across the province. Bicycles are available for staff or students to check out and use in the area. Users must sign a waiver and complete a visual check of the bike before signing it out. No rental fees are required as this program is free for all staff and students. The facilities management staff manage this program and ensure the bikes are serviced regularly.
Our newest student housing sites in Annapolis Valley and Port Hawkesbury provide bikes and E-Bikes for students living on campus to use. The College intends to expand this program as our student housing sites grow across Nova Scotia.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
NSCC Institute of Technology Campus in Halifax has a Communauto Atlantic fleet vehicle on campus. It can be used by student or staff members of the car share program and the community's Communauto members. It is available for any member of Communauto to use.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
NSCC provides EV charging stations at almost every NSCC campus. These stations offer preferred parking for Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Staff and students can utilize these charging stations for free. The spaces are located close to main entrances providing incentives to EV drivers.
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:
The NSCC campus network boasts 28 EV charging stations across the province of Nova Scotia. These are a blend of Levels 2 and 3.
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:
NSCC provides students an unlimited Metro Transit pass (U-Pass) as part of their tuition. The pass gives students unlimited access to Halifax's public transportation system while attending school.
This student bus pass is mandatory for all full-time on-campus students attending one of our three Metro campuses. It provides students with an unlimited bus and ferry pass for an entire 9-month period (September 1 – May 31). In addition to regular ferry and bus routes, U-Pass holders can use many of Halifax Transit's "Park & Ride" lots to park for free and catch the bus from there.
The College also has a carpool parking pass program where all preferred parking spaces are carpool spots. Students and staff must sign up with multiple colleagues to encourage carpooling or ride-sharing to obtain parking spaces near the campuses.
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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