| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.17 |
| Liaison | Suzanne Wood |
| Submission Date | May 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
UMass Chan Medical School
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.63 / 2.00 |
Suzanne
Wood Sustainability & Energy Manager Facilities Managment |
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:
Covered bicycle parking in garages, shower facilities and lockers in the School Building.
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:
Bicycle racks are available within 50ft of most but not all occupied 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:
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):
Free bus pass for those who live in the area and trade in their parking pass.
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:
UMass Medical School participates in the Emergency Ride Home program through the MassRides NuRide 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:
UMMS is a partner of the MassRIDES NuRide program through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). Preferential parking is available in the Pine Tree Lot for carpool/vanpool participants.
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:
UMMS owns some fleet of vehicles that are available for employees/department to use during the day for local travel.
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:
Yes, the university has two level 2 charging stations and two “trickle” outlets, and a Tesla Wall Charger installed on the first floor of the First Road employee garage.
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:
UMass Medical School offers four types of flexible work arrangements. They are: flextime, compressed work week, telecommuting/alternative work site and reduced hours/part‐time. Any employee may submit a proposal for a flexible work arrangement. However, not all jobs are suitable for such an arrangement and each case must be considered by the responsible supervisor or manager. However, supervisors/managers are encouraged to give positive consideration to requests where they meet the needs of both UMMS and the individual.
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:
UMMS has a flexible work options policy. See policy at: http://www.umassmed.edu/globalassets/human-resources/documents/work-life/060405flexworkpolicy.pdf
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:
Through the NuRide program from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) employees who log in "green commutes" are eligible to earn points and redeem prizes.
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable transportation program(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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