| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.57 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Sept. 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
OP-21: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Chris
Austin Assistant Director UB Parking & Transportation 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:
UB's Alumni Arena provides shower facilities and lockers for bicycle commuters. Additionally, several other buildings (such as Greiner Hall) throughout the three campuses have shower and storage facilities.
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:
The storage facilities include racks for over 800 bicycles and can rent lockers through the Pro Shop on North or South Campus.
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 are bicycle paths on north campus as well as internal campus roadways on both the North and South Campus. WNY community culture accommodates for the use of bicycles on area roadways.
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
UB Bike Share (Buffalo Bikeshare: http://www.buffalo.edu/sustainability/working-green/bicycle-sharing.html) is an innovative bicycle sharing system that marries technology, sustainability, transportation demand management, and renewable energy. Each bike has a GPS chip inside that allows users to locate and check out bicycles online through their mobile or desktop devices, use them, and return them at a location-based hub. Users can track their rides and routes and we can use this feature as a planning tool to see where cyclists are riding. So, a bike checked out from Capen Hall could be returned at a rack anywhere within the “hub” surrounding the building.
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:
The University at Buffalo was certified in 2012 as a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly University and this was a 3-year certification.
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):
Yes. The University operates free park and ride shuttle service on each and between each of its three campuses. In addition, the UB Stampede transports over three million passengers each year between the North and South Campuses.
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 car-share program at UB there is an option for emergency rides home through the university.
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:
Car-sharing and van pooling opportunities are incentivized through better parking space locations. This program is active throughout the Buffalo-Niagara Region.
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:
The University at Buffalo has partnered with Zipcar Inc., to provide the campus with access to the world's leading car-sharing service. The cost-effective and convenient transportation option is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to all students, faculty, and staff members, ages 18 and older. Zipcar is an environmentally friendly alternative that supports UB's Climate Action Plan and its efforts to improve campus sustainability. Every Zipcar takes 15 to 20 privately owned vehicles off the road.
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 University has three level 2 charging stations throughout the campus that are available to students, employees and the community at no cost.
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:
UB offers telecommuting for employees in certain bargaining units at the discretion of their supervisor. These agreements are made between the employee and supervisor at the Departmental level, and can be discontinued at the discretion of the supervisor.
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:
UB offers Flexible Work Schedules (including a condensed work week) for employees in certain bargaining units at the discretion of their supervisor. These agreements are made between the employee and supervisor at the Departmental level, and can be discontinued at the discretion of the supervisor.
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:
The University at Buffalo Home Loan Guaranty Program, an initiative to encourage UB employees to purchase homes as a means of stabilizing neighborhoods around its South (Main Street) 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:
Nearby apartment complexes do offer some shuttle services to campuses so that residents do not have to drive their own cars.
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.