This is an optional Innovation & Leadership credit. These credits recognize exemplary practices and performance above and beyond what is recognized in standard credits and may not be relevant to every institution. Scoring in the Innovation and Leadership section is capped at 4 bonus points total.
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language.
Frequently Asked Questions
What “equivalent programs approved by AASHE” can be claimed under this credit?
Example Responses
- Indiana University Bloomington – Good detail and documentation for Bike Friendly USA Silver certification.
- Portland State University – Documentation of Platinum Bike Friendly USA certification provided
- University of Ottawa – Good example of Share the Road certification with documentation (Canadian bike certification).
Common Issues Identified During Review
- Institutions must provide support for each certification with an affirmative response, either through URL or description.
Additional Resources
How can we improve our performance on this credit?
- See resources for Bicycle Friendly University in the Campus Sustainability Hub.
- See resources for bikes in the Campus Sustainability Hub.