| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 37.31 |
| Liaison | Stephan Classen |
| Submission Date | March 6, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Cascadia College
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.60 / 2.00 |
Jodie
Galvan Assistant Director of Sustainable Practices Student Learning |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
Direct access between the Sammamish River Trail and the campus is available via the Burke-Gilman Trail (connecting the Sammamish River Trail, along SR 522, to the North Creek Trail, along North Creek east of I-405). The Sammamish River Trail provides regional connections for bicyclists and pedestrians. This trail extends west along Lake Washington through Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, and the University of Washington Seattle campus to Lake Union, and south along the Sammamish Slough to Redmond, Marymoor Park, and Lake Sammamish. For trail details and maps, visit King County recreation website.
Bicycle racks are located at:
•Campus Way NE and the north end of building CC2
•Promenade at the north end of building CC2
•West side of CC3.
Bike lockers may be rented through UWB Cashier's office in UW1 building. Visit UWB Bicycling and Pedestrian Access for more information.
Shower facilities are located on the lower level of CC1. Shower and lockers are located on the first floor of CC3.
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:
There are several outdoor bike racks as well as bicycle repair stations located across campus.
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?:
No
A brief description of the bicycle sharing program:
We do have bike share programs in the region, such as Lime Bike and these bikes are regularly available on campus.
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
Cascadia offers discounted ORCA passes that allow for unlimited travel on King County Metro, Community Transit, Sound Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit, the Sounder commuter train and the Light Rail
The campus provides overflow parking at the Seattle Times parking lot in Bothell and runs the truly express shuttle service regularly between 7am and 10:50pm Monday - Thursday
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
Yes
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
This is included with the ORCA pass
Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Cascadia offers carpool priority parking in the North and Sound parking garages. The shared campus also participates in Zimride, a rideshare community that students, faculty and staff can sign up for at no cost.
Car Sharing Program
No
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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EV Recharging Stations
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations are located in the North and South garages.
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
Yes
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Must be coordinated with the employee's supervisor and Human Resources
Does the institution offer a condensed work week option that reduces employee commuting (as a matter of policy or standard practice)?:
Yes
A brief description of the condensed work week option:
Must be coordinated with the employee's supervisor and Human Resources
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)?:
No
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
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