| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.82 |
| Liaison | John Stolz |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
Duquesne University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.80 / 1.00 |
Brianna
Marks Graduate Assistant Center for Environmental Research and Education |
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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.
Does the institution participate in a 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 $25/year.
Does the institution offer preferential parking or other incentives for fuel efficient vehicles?:
No
A brief description of the incentives for fuel efficient vehicles:
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Does the institution have one or more Level 2 or Level 3 electric vehicle recharging stations that are accessible to student and employee commuters?:
No
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
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Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
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 have other programs or initiatives to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and/or reduce the impact of student and employee commuting?:
Yes
A brief description of other programs or initiatives to encourage more sustainable modes of transportation and/or reduce the impact of student and employee commuting:
University offers preferred parking in its main garage for hybrid cars.
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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
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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