| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 44.43 |
| Liaison | John Stolz |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2020 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Duquesne University
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.60 / 2.00 |
Carissa
Lange Graduate Assistant Center for Environmental Research & Education (CERE) |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
The bicycle commuters are invited to use lockers and shower facilities at the University Power Center - a gym available to all staff, faculty, and students. Secure bicycle storage is available at bike racks around campus and at Des Places.
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:
Secure bicycle storage is available at bike racks around campus and at Des Places. The Des Places bicycle storage can only be accessed with a student ID.
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:
Duquesne University hosts a station of the City of Pittsburgh's Healthy Ride Bike Share program. Additionally, Duquesne has a campus advocacy group - Duquesne Bicycle Club - that collaborates with private and public entities and public safety and university officials create and promote a bicycle friendly campus and bicycle safety.
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
Duquesne University offers shuttle service between campus and South Side for students, faculty and staff. The shuttle bus has seating for 25, offering South Side resident students a convenient and inexpensive way to get to class, study sessions and other events. The bus operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and arrives at Duquesne approximately every 15-20 minutes. Students and faculty must have a valid shuttle bus permit ($75/semester). Though the shuttle is $75, it is a reduced price in comparison to the Pittsburgh Port Authority bus rate ($97.50/month or about $390/semester).
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
No
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
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Carpool/Vanpool Programs
No
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
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Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Students are eligible to sign up for Zipcar and can join the student plan for a reduced price of $35/year and an estimated $10/trip
EV Recharging Stations
No
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
Yes
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
Employees are allowed to telecommute with the appropriate approvals. The program is established for employees whose jobs require independent work and little direct, face-to-face interaction, and result in a specific, measurable work product.
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
Yes
None
A brief description of the incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus:
The university encourages faculty and staff to live on the South Side by providing the South Side Shuttle at a reduced rate ($75/semester).
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:
University offers preferred parking in its main garage for hybrid cards.
Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Bicycle sharing: https://www.duq.edu/life-at-duquesne/student-services/commuter-affairs/off-campus-housing-information/bikes-throughout-pittsburgh
South Side Shuttle: https://www.duq.edu/about/campus/parking/south-side-shuttle
Car Sharing: https://www.zipcar.com/universities/duquesne-university
Telecommuting policy:https://duq.edu/work-at-du/human-resources-home/the-administrative-policies-(taps)/54-telework
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