| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.02 |
| Liaison | Nathan King |
| Submission Date | Oct. 15, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Virginia Tech
OP-T2-29: Mass Transit Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Deborah
Freed Alternative Transportation Manager Transportation and Campus Services |
Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle?:
A brief description of the program(s), (s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
Virginia Tech has a student transit fee that covers students riding the local transit, Blacksburg Transit, fare-free. Virginia Tech offers reduced cost monthly permits for our regional transit (Smart Way).
To view articles about Blacksburg Transit reaching its 3 millionth and 3.5 millionth riders, respectively, please see: http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2010/05/2010-442.html and http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/20395/bt-celebrates-3.5-million-riders-milestone
The website URL where information about the program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
For four consecutive years, Virginia Tech has received a gold award in the "Race to Excellence" from the Best Workplaces for Commuters program, which encourages sustainable transportation. For more information, please see: http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2013/03/031313-vpas-racetoexcellence.html
For four consecutive years, Virginia Tech has received a gold award in the "Race to Excellence" from the Best Workplaces for Commuters program, which encourages sustainable transportation. For more information, please see: http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2013/03/031313-vpas-racetoexcellence.html
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