SUNY New Paltz launches planning effort to investigate shared clean mobility solutions

University looks to understand the feasibility of shared clean mobility solutions to reduce transportation emissions and enhance the student and employee experience.

The Office of Campus Sustainability at SUNY New Paltz is proud to announce it will investigate clean mobility solutions through a feasibility study to explore zero-emission mobility solutions on-campus and in the surrounding region that meet community needs.

The New Paltz study aims to research accessible, affordable, safe, low-carbon transportation options, reducing carbon emissions and improving the mobility and accessibility experience for students, employees and local residents.

 

[How do you get around campus? We’re conducting a Mobility Survey to help shape the future of shared zero-emissions transportation & mobility on campus, around New Paltz and across our region. Students who complete the survey will be entered to win one of 10 $25 Hawk Dollar cards!]

 

Community engagement is the first step of the study and will drive the process to understanding our community’s needs via a student and employee survey in addition to in person listening and learning workshops.

This is one of 29 community-led feasibility studies being supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) through its Clean Mobility Program. This program supports the state’s nearly $3 billion investment in zero emissions vehicles and growing access and availability to clean transit to benefit all New Yorkers, including those in low-income or disadvantaged areas, by reducing emissions to create cleaner air and healthier communities.

“This initiative marks a step towards a cleaner, more inclusive future for transportation at SUNY New Paltz,” said Lisa Mitten, the University’s sustainability coordinator.

The feasibility study is led by the SUNY New Paltz Office of Campus Sustainability in partnership with the Office of Environmental Health & Safety with technical consulting services provided by Urban Cycling Solutions.  Among other opportunities, it has the potential to advance SUNY New Paltz’s distinction as a Bronze Bike Friendly University.

“NYSERDA is pleased to help organizations and universities like SUNY New Paltz  research and plan for an affordable, zero emission transportation system,” said NYSERDA Program Manager of Clean Transportation Nina Haiman. “Growing the availability of shared clean mobility options  means that students, residents and visitors will have more flexibility in how they reach their destinations – whether on campus or in the surrounding community – and encourage commuter choices that are good for public health and the environment.”

To learn more about Sustainable SUNY New Paltz, visit www.newpaltz.edu/sustainability.