| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 77.06 |
| Liaison | Laura Bain |
| Submission Date | June 22, 2021 |
Furman University
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.60 / 1.00 |
Laura
Bain Associate Director of Sustainability Assessment David E. Shi Center for Sustainability |
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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:
Furman University Paladins on Bikes (FUPOB) is a semester-long, very affordable bike rental program open to all students. The campus Physical Activity Center (PAC) also offers daily free bike sharing.
Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
No
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
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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?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
There are two electric vehicle charging stations located at the Hartness Welcome Center (admissions) and six located in the Chapel Lot near main campus.
Does the institution have incentives or programs to encourage employees to live close to campus?:
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 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:
A yearly bike commuter challenge encourages staff and faculty to commute by bike for as many days as possible during the month of April.
Furman also participated in Greenlink's bike/bus/car race, highlighting various modes of transportation and supporting lower carbon-modes such as biking on the local greenway, participating in a ride-share, or using the city's bus system.
Furman also participated in Greenlink's bike/bus/car race, highlighting various modes of transportation and supporting lower carbon-modes such as biking on the local greenway, participating in a ride-share, or using the city's bus system.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://www.furman.edu/sites/UniversityPolice/Pages/Parking-Information.aspx
https://www.greenville.com/news/2019/09/bike-bus-car-race-promotes-alternative-modes-of-transportation/
https://paladinsonbikes6.wixsite.com/fupob
https://www.greenville.com/news/2019/09/bike-bus-car-race-promotes-alternative-modes-of-transportation/
https://paladinsonbikes6.wixsite.com/fupob
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