| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 82.53 |
| Liaison | Pierre Lemay |
| Submission Date | Dec. 23, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Université Laval
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Pierre
Lemay Development Advisor Office of the Vice Rector, External and International Affairs and Health |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
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A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
We have 220 secure bicycle storage, 17 shower facilities, and 106 lockers for bicycle accessible to all commuters.
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 more than 2,221 short-term bicycle parking spots on campus and multiples long-term bicycle storage near all residences where residents can leave their bicycle for longer periods.
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?:
Yes
A brief description of the bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy:
On the maps, you can found the entire pedestrian (https://www.ssp.ulaval.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Plan-pour-pietons_2014.pdf) and bike lane (https://www.ssp.ulaval.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Plan-cyclistes-2016.pdf). Also, you can found where the showers and the bike storage are.
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:
We have a bicycle sharing program at Laval University since 10 years. This service is offer at low prices for all the Université Laval's community.
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
The local transit operator, Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC), offers a program called L’abonne BUS. This program is offering a discount of 10% on the monthly bus pass. This program is only available via the employer. The same program has been deal between the students associations and the local transit operator. In 2015-2016, 3,740 students and 348 employees subscribed to this program.
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
Yes
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
The aim of Université Laval’s Guaranteed Ride Home program is to reassure employees who use sustainable transport by giving them the option of using a taxi in the event of an urgent or unexpected situation so long as they have their employer’s permission to leave work. Taxi costs are reimbursed by the employer.
Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
Université Laval participates in a carpool/vanpool program. Since 2010, we have a signed contract with a supplier to get a carpooling platform offered to the entire university community. For trips shorter than 75km, this service is free for users. http://www.ulaval.covoiturage.ca/
Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
Université Laval has a partnership with the enterprise Communauto, who is specialized in car sharing. We have implemented an electric terminal for an electric car of this fleet. We have three Communauto vehicles available to the university community exclusively for car sharing with reservation and four spaces are available for car sharing with no reservation.
EV Recharging Stations
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
The main campus has 3 recharging stations with two chargers (level 2) each. Stations are accessible to students, employees and visitors.
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
No
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
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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:
The administrative employees (about 3000 employees, including executives) have access to condensed work week options, which is called "Programme conciliation travail-vie personnelle".
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)?:
Yes
A brief description of other strategies to reduce the impact of commuting:
Discounts on daily parking are given to employees who come to work with sustainable transportation. https://www.ssp.ulaval.ca/deplacements/sur-le-campus/permis-de-stationnement-a-rabais/
Optional Fields
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