Goal 4

Goal 4

Reduce carbon footprint from transportation related emissions

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  • Supporting goal: n/a

    Reponsible department(s): Auxiliary Services, Health & Wellness

    Time frame: Spring 2021 - Spring 2022

    Tasks:

    • Double the number of bicycles accessible for rental
    • Expand the number of locations on campus where bicycles can be rented to a minimum of 2
    • Implement technology that eliminates the need to reserve a bike with a person through the creation of an online app

    Measure of success:

    • Double the number of bicycles available on campus (goal  of c. 30)
    • Add rental locations to two locations
    • App created for reservation of bicycles and equipment
    • Increased program participation for bike usage by students, faculty, and staff

  • Supporting goal: Goal 3

    Reponsible department(s): Auxiliary Services

    Time frame: Fall 2020

    Tasks:

    • Collaborate with URM on scope of project
    • Identify key spaces on campus used for Conference & Events Services
    • Coordinate opportunity to capture various layouts of rooms
    • Identify independent videographer to film and edit the website
    • Add photos and videos to CES webpage

    Measure of success: Virtual tour video complete

  • Supporting goal: n/a

    Reponsible department(s): Human Resources

    Time frame: Summer 2020 – Summer 2021

    Tasks:

    • Communicate with other USM institutions on their telework policy
    • Modify existing policy to make it more comprehensive and concise
    • Get proper approval- VP of Admin & Finance, Staff Council and Union, University Council and Cabinet
    • Encourage teleworking for employees
    • Revise telework forms and process forms

    Measure of success: 30% increase in employees who use some type of permanent telework options

  • Supporting goal: n/a

    Reponsible department(s): Travel

    Time frame: Fall 2020 – Summer 2021

    Tasks:

    • Meet with Globetrotter Travel to create an online booking tool
    • Implement online booking tool
    • Promote and encourage use among employees

    Measure of success: Online booking service provided

  • Supporting goal: n/a

    Reponsible department(s): Travel

    Time frame: Spring 2021

    Tasks:

    • Develop presentation to include tips on how to improve carbon footprint when flying and airlines that are the 'greenest'
    • Pilot presentation & gain approval
    • Coordinate presentations with Campus calendar

    Measure of success: Number of participants in training sessions