| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.10 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
OP-T2-29: Mass Transit Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Crystal
Simmons Outreach and public relations Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution offer free or reduced price transit passes and/or operate a free campus shuttle?:
Yes
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A brief description of the program(s), (s), including availability, participation levels, and specifics about discounts or subsidies offered (including pre-tax options):
The local Boone/Watauga County mass transit system, AppalCART (Appalachian Campus Area Rapid Transit)was formed in January 1980. AppalCART currently operates 10 free bus routes in and around the town of Boone, and is a major commuting source to shuttle students to and from campus. There were an estimated 1.3 million free rides taken on these ten routes in the 2010/11 school year. These routes covered a total of 487,611 miles.
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The website URL where information about the program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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