| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.26 |
| Liaison | Tom Twist |
| Submission Date | June 16, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bates College
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.60 / 2.00 |
Tom
Twist Sustainability Manager Facilities |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Bicycle storage - both inside and out, showers and lockers are provided for students and staff.
Does the institution provide short-term bicycle parking for all occupied buildings and makes long-term bicycle storage available for students who live on-site (if applicable)?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the bicycle parking and storage facilities:
All academic buildings have bike racks outside, and all student dorms have indoor storage as well.
Does the institution have a bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy (or adhere to a local community plan/policy) that sets standards and practices for campus streets to enable safe access for all users?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
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Does the institution have a bicycle-sharing program or participate in a local bicycle-sharing program?:
Yes
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
We have a bike share program, where you can check out a bike the way you would a book from the library. Called Bates Green Bikes.
http://www.bates.edu/sustainability/green-bike-program/
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
We have a commuter vanpool for employees coming from the nearest large city.
http://www.bates.edu/sustainability/to-from-campus/
We also have a discounted rate on our campus zipcars - see below.
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
No
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Yes, we have the portland vanpool, which serves anywhere from 6-10 riders daily, to and from the city of portland, maine.
http://www.bates.edu/sustainability/to-from-campus/portland-area-commuter-vanpool/
Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
We have Zip cars available for staff and student use.
http://www.zipcar.com/universities/bates-college
EV Recharging Stations
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
We just put in four new electric car charging stations for students, staff, and faculty.
http://www.bates.edu/sustainability/energy-2/
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
No
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
No
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
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Other Strategies to Reduce the Impacts of Commuting
No
None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
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Does the institution employ other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting (e.g. preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, cash-out of parking programs)?:
Yes
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
Our electric vehicle parking is intentionally located in prime parking areas in the heart of campus.
http://www.bates.edu/sustainability/energy-2/
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