Sustainable Practices - Departments

January 2013 Featured Deparment:  Facilities Management and Planning

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Transportation

Vehicle emissions are the largest contributor to Lane's greenhouse gas profile.  In order to reduce these emissions, FMP has made efforts to green our fleet and to help support sustainable commuting.

Prius in motor pool.

Motor Pool and Fleet

Since 2004, FMP has been saving fuel and carbon emissions by replacing gasoline-powered vehicles in our motor pool with hybrid electric vehicles.  There are currently 4 hybrid vehicles in our motorpool.

Facilities fleet has also become more green – most recycling, grounds, and maintenance vehicles are now electric.

Bike Lane bikes.

 
Bike Lane

Bike Lane is a bicycle loan program for students who pay the $27 transportation fee.  Lane currently owns 35 bikes that we loan out to students on a term by term basis.  This program allows student to reduce their emissions and save money by riding their bike to Lane or by using a combination of bussing and biking.

Click here for more information on sustainable transportation to Lane.