| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.64 |
| Liaison | Sean MacInnes |
| Submission Date | Feb. 7, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
OP-18: Support for Sustainable Transportation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Suzanne
Williams Associate Director Campus Access and Travel Demand |
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Support for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the facilities for bicycle commuters:
The School of Education building has indoor bike storage, lockers, and nearby shower facilities. Further, the university has arranged for bicycling commuters to have free access to the shower/locker rooms at the Rec Center and inside the Coleman building.
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:
Bicycle racks are located within 50 feet of most campus buildings, residential as well as non-residential. Facilities include outdoor uncovered racks, outdoor covered racks, and indoor bike rooms.
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:
UNCG’s Campus Bicycle Master Plan is online at http://parking.uncg.edu/docs/UNCGBicycleMasterPlanFullFINAL.pdf
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:
UNCG partnered with LimeBike to launch the first dock free bike share system in the country June 2017. The City of Greensboro adopted the program city wide August 2017.
https://parking.uncg.edu/sustainable-transportation/limebike/
Mass Transit Programs
Yes
A brief description of the mass transit programs:
All UNCG students, staff, and faculty may ride GTA (Greensboro Transit Authority) and HEAT (Higher Education Area Transit) local transit buses fare-free. Also, employees may purchase PART (Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation) regional transit passes pre-tax. Student regional transit fares are discounted 50%. UNCG also provides a complimentary Spartan Chariot campus loop shuttle service to reduce driving on campus.
Guaranteed Return Trip Program
Yes
A brief description of the guaranteed return trip program:
The Emergency Ride Home (ERH) program, available through UNCG’s partnership with the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART), provides participants (commuters who regularly ride the bus, vanpool, carpool, bike or walk) with a reliable, emergency ride home on the day the person has used an alternative mode of transportation to get to work.
An alternative mode of transportation must be used on the day the ride is needed, but there is no minimum requirement for regular alternative mode use. Approved alternative modes include: transit, ridesharing, bicycling and walking.
WHAT IS CONSIDERED AN EMERGENCY?
A participant may use this program if:
• He/she or an immediate family member suffers from an illness or severe crisis
• Their ridesharing driver has to stay late or leave early (their ride is not available)
• Side trips are allowed on the way home (i.e., picking up a sick child at daycare/school)
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE NOT COVERED?
The program cannot be used for personal errands, pre-planned medical appointments, business-related travel, in place of an ambulance, non-emergency side trips on the way home, or inclement weather or unexpected acts of nature. For details please go to: http://www.partnc.org/emergency-ride-home/
Carpool/Vanpool Programs
Yes
A brief description of the carpool/vanpool program:
UNCG has partnered with Zimride to create a ride-share matching program for the UNCG community. UNCG also has a Carpool Club where faculty, staff, and students may sign up to share the cost of parking permits by driving to campus together. Other benefits include:
- Win prizes through the Zimride commute calendar
- One free day permit per eligible carpool member per month, for days when a member of the carpool may need to drive separately.
- Eligible to purchase up to four additional day permits per eligible carpool member per month.
- Discounted Car Share membership.
- Free guaranteed emergency ride home.
- Premium reserved carpool parking spaces.
- Complimentary reserved vanpool parking for PART vanpool groups.
Car Sharing Program
Yes
None
A brief description of the car sharing program:
UNCG partnered with ZipCar to begin a car sharing program in August 2010. Faculty, staff, and students 18 years of age or older who are licensed drivers may enroll in the program for business or personal trips. There is an annual $25 membership fee, along with hourly or daily use rates per vehicle.
EV Recharging Stations
Yes
None
A brief description of the electric vehicle recharging stations:
Eleven charging stations were installed in the Oakland Avenue Parking Deck spring 2017, including 4 level-2 fast charge stalls and 5 level-1 standard stalls. The university anticipates installing more charging stations in other locations to meet growing demand.
Telecommuting and Condensed Work Week Programs
Yes
None
A brief description of the telecommuting program:
The UNCG telecommuting policy permits eligible employees to work at alternate work locations for all or part of the work week. Teleworking may be offered as an option to ensure competitive advantages with other employers and to meet environmental and budgetary challenges. However, recognizing that some positions have job responsibilities or functions that do not lend themselves to teleworking, this option is not available for all employees. Teleworking is primarily at the discretion of the employee's supervisor (please see: http://policy.uncg.edu/university-policies/teleworking/)
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:
UNCG Human Resources offers a work schedule policy that includes flexible work hours, flexible work schedule, and flexible work location (telecommute) options. The policy is located at: http://policy.uncg.edu/university-policies/teleworking/
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:
An annual Campus Transportation Challenge is coordinated each spring and summer to encourage employees and students to consider a variety of sustainable transportation options including walking, biking, buses, trains, carpooling, and car sharing. The campus campaign coincides with PART’s regional commuter challenge includes a variety of incentives including gift certificates, prize packs, and grand prize drawings.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information for this credit was received from Suzanne Williams, Associate Director of Campus Access and Transportation Demand Management at UNCG.
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