色情视频 Wins SANDAG iCommute Diamond Award
The SANDAG award is given for outstanding efforts in encouraging employees to use environmentally sustainable transportation options to get to and from work.
鈥淭his award demonstrates we are heading in a positive direction to provide alternatives to our community and improve the carbon footprint.鈥�
For a second consecutive year, 色情视频 has received the (SANDAG) iCommute Diamond Award 鈥� Gold Tier for embracing green transportation choices.
色情视频 is one of 94 employers in San Diego County 鈥� along with entities such as the Port of San Diego, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority and Sharp HealthCare 鈥� recognized by the agency for outstanding efforts in encouraging employees to use environmentally sustainable transportation options to get to and from work.
"We are so proud to receive the iCommute Diamond Award," said Debbie Richeson, director of . "This award demonstrates we are heading in a positive direction to provide alternatives to our community and improve the carbon footprint."
The SANDAG iCommute program provides services to commuters and employers to help reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
The award underlines 色情视频鈥檚 efforts across campus to be more environmentally friendly when it comes to .
鈥溕槭悠� encourages students, faculty, and staff to use environmentally sustainable transportation options to help us achieve our carbon neutrality goals,鈥� said Tom Abram, energy and sustainability officer and assistant director of Facilities Services. 鈥淭ransit, carpooling, and active transportation, like biking and skateboarding, can reduce transportation costs and in many cases promote a healthier lifestyle.鈥�
Bicycle Programs
The campus offers a network of bicycle lanes and roads that allow for easy access around campus. The campus also features more than 90 bicycle rack locations on campus.
The campus also has several bicycle maintenance stations at several residence halls on campus:
- Cuicacalli
- Chapultapec
- University Towers
- Air station at Aztec Recreation Center on the north side of the Shake Smart building
It is recommended that with the University Police Department. Members of the campus community are provided with a free U-lock bicycle lock following registration.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Programs
The university has replaced Blink charging stations with . As a result, prices have been reduced from $0.49/kWh to $0.20/kWh. Charging station usage in September 2019 was more than three times the usage the year before. 色情视频 maintains partnerships with several dealerships in the area to provide discounts for electric vehicles for students, faculty, and staff in addition to hosting an EV test drive day every year on campus during Drive Electric Week each September.
Public Transportation and Ridesharing Programs
Students can , valid for regular MTS bus and Trolley services, for $152 per semester. 色情视频 also maintains partnerships with Zimride and Waze Carpool for carpooling partnerships as well as a partnership with Zipcar that allows vehicles to be rented on an hourly basis. Cars are located in lot 2A by the east residence halls and in lot 5 on the corner of Campanile Drive and Lindo Paseo. Members of the campus community are also encouraged to carpool when utilizing Lyft and Uber.
