Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 52.70
Liaison Kayla Tillapaugh
Submission Date April 27, 2023

STARS v2.2

Selkirk College
OP-17: Support for Sustainable Transportation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.60 / 1.00 Laura Nessman
Sustainability Coordinator
Campus Management
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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:
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Does the institution participate in a car sharing program?:
Yes

None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Selkirk promotes Kootenay Carshare Cooperative, a regional car-sharing program, that now offers full and casual memberships. Several carshare vehicles are parked within walking distance to Selkirk's Nelson campuses.

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:
Tenth St, Silver King and Castlegar campuses each have two Level 2 electric vehicle chargers.

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:
Selkirk hosts a Bike to College week bi-annually on both Castlegar and Nelson campuses. Commuters are encouraged to ride a bike to college each day during that week. Participants have opportunities to win prizes and learn about bicycle maintenance from local cycling shops.
The college also provides preferred parking spots for those who carpool to campus.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s support for sustainable transportation is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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