The University of Texas at Dallas
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Gary
Cocke Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
N/A
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
A brief description of the car sharing program:
UT Dallas has partnered with Zipcar to bring self-service, on-demand car sharing to the campus. The university Zipcar fleet includes a variety of vehicles which have reserved parking spaces at several locations on-campus. Special membership rates are provided to students, staff, faculty, alumni, and members of the community.
More info at: https://www.utdallas.edu/services/transit/zip/
Comet Cruiser Neighborhood Bus Service
The Comet Cruiser is a shuttle bus serving UT Dallas and the surrounding community. You do not need any sort of pass or identification to use this bus, but other bus and train routes do require a DART Transit Pass.
More info at: https://services.utdallas.edu/transit/cruiser/
Comet Cab
UT Dallas's inner-campus shuttle service. They are free to ride and offer a quick trip to different areas of campus.
https://services.utdallas.edu/transit/cab/
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
EV vehicles can park in closer/more desirable parking areas with a lower level (less expensive) permit.
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:
UT Dallas has twelve Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations located on-campus. The stations are open to campus members and the general public via UTD permit, visitor permit, or meter payment. The UT Dallas Green Map is made available to the public and illustrates all charging station locations.
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:
UT Dallas Comet Discounts includes local apartment housing to incentivize employees to live close to campus. Many apartments located near UT Dallas offer discounts on rent, fees, and/or deposits.
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:
UT Dallas has eight bicycle repair stations located on-campus that are free and open for public use. These stations are equipped with QR codes for smartphone users, which link to videos about basic bike repairs.
UT Dallas has a DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) center located on the main campus, and will soon be adding a stop on the DART Silverline.
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:
UT Dallas Bike Information-
https://sustainability.utdallas.edu/campus/bikes/
https://www.utdallas.edu/services/transit/bike/
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