| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.35 |
| Liaison | Andrew Porter |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
University of Cincinnati
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Alex
Roman Gonzalez Sustianability Coordinator PDC |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
The Office of Sustainability managed the Bearcat Bike Share, a program that is run out of the UC Bike Kitchen. Bicycles can be checked out, at no cost, to anyone with a UCID at the UC Bike Kitchen. The bicycles are available for check out at the UC Bike Kitchen during their normal hours. Bikes can be checked out for up to one week at a time. Late fees are assessed if the bike is not returned by the due date. Additionally, in order to fill the high demand, 25 new bikes, helmets and locks were purchased at the beginning of Spring 2023.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Need a car? Borrow a Zipcar! UC has partnered with Zipcar to bring self-service, on-demand car sharing to the area. To use Zipcars, simply register as a member, reserve a car online or by phone, use your Zipcard to enter the car, and drive away. Return the car to the same location where you picked it up.
The University currently has 7 Zipcars that are available at the following locations:
• 1 at the Statford Heights Upper Deck
• 2 at Daniels Residence Hall
• 3 on University Circle
• 1 at Care/Crawley on UC's Medical Campus
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
UC has multiple locations giving preferential parking for EV, hybrid, and fuel efficient vehicles. In example of this is in the Eden Garage.
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 of Cincinnati has four electric vehicle charging stations. A valid University of Cincinnati parking permit is required to use the standard charging stations at:
Clifton Court Garage
Panzeca Way (roadway that runs behind the west side of Eden Garage)
Corry Garage
The fast charging station is open to anyone and is located on Daniels Street, next to Daniels Hall.
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:
The Bearcat Transportation System provides free shuttle service for UC students, faculty and staff with 16 shuttles covering 13 routes.
The shuttle routes operate at various times during the academic terms and connect UC's Uptown Campus with the nearby neighborhood, Blue Ash Campus and Victory Parkway Campus.
The UC*Metro EZ Ride Discount Program is available to University of Cincinnati students and staff to help them beat high gas prices and parking hassles associated with commuting to school, work, athletic events, shopping and socializing.
NEW: UC students and staff can now use Transit with the EZfare app to pay their Metro fare – no more cards.
The EZ Ride Discount Program is free to eligible students and staff and can be used to ride anywhere Metro goes for only $1 – due to limitations in the app, you must purchase $1 ride tickets in bundles of two for $2. Better deal: Purchase a half-fare day pass for only $2 for unlimited rides during the service day on all Hamilton County local service routes for even greater savings.
UC's bike plan contains goals and objectives for infrastructure and programming related to bicycling on campus.
It was drafted in coordination with the City of Cincinnati's plan. also, UCIT has instituted a Flexwork and Telecommuting Program in order to promote better work/life balance for UCIT employees, help alleviate the increased cost in commuting expenses due to current gasoline prices, increase employee retention, improve employee recruitment, increase morale as well as productivity, allow for flexible work scheduling due to bad winter weather or illness outbreaks (Flu, etc.), and to benefit the Cincinnati community through less congestion and air pollution. This program includes telecommuting, a compressed work week schedule, as well as a flexible work week.
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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