UNL's Office of Sustainability presents:
The Sustainability Scoop
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UNL is Committed to Sustainability in Transportation
Throughout October, the Office of Sustainability focused on Transportation, a theme of UNL’s Environment, Sustainability, and Resilience Master Plan. This theme is centered on developing an integrated transportation system that promotes access to and use of sustainable transportation alternatives by UNL community members.
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UNL is Recognized as a Bicycle Friendly University
Did you know UNL has received two awards from the League of American Bicyclists? UNL holds a silver Bicycle Friendly University award, and the Outdoor Adventures Center earned a platinum Bicycle Friendly Business award. UNL has taken several steps to make sure biking is accessible for the campus community, from offering affordable basic bike repairs at The Bike Shop, to partnering with BikeLNK to provide easy, affordable access to short-term bike rentals across campus and downtown.
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Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM is a service mark of the League of American Bicyclists and is used with permission
Bicycle Friendly BusinessSM is a service mark of the League of American Bicyclists and is used with permission
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UNL Contributes to Electric Vehicle Readiness
UNL offers six publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations across City and East campuses. Since the installation of these charging stations in 2020, charging hours have cumulatively prevented an estimated 24,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2022, UNL became a founding member of the Lincoln Climate-Smart Collaborative (CSC) along with the City of Lincoln, the Lincoln Electric System, Lancaster County, and Lincoln Public Schools. The CSC recently announced the completion of Lincoln’s first Electric Vehicle Readiness Plan, which establishes a strong foundation for the CSC to foster continued progress towards its collective goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing sustainability within the community through shared leadership.
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Sustainability Bingo Promotes Sustainable Transportation
Sustainability Bingo includes two activities around sustainable travel to incentivize faculty, staff, and students to incorporate transportation alternatives into their daily lives.
Start your Sustainability Bingo card today!
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You Can Make a Difference by Using Sustainable Transportation
You can make a difference by choosing from a variety of sustainable transportation options on campus. Using a bike instead of commuting to campus alone in a gasoline-powered vehicle can help reduce your greenhouse gas emissions and can improve your wellbeing. Here are some options for biking on campus:
- Enjoy short trips around campus and downtown Lincoln with BikeLNK! UNL community members can purchase an annual, unlimited BikeLNK membership at a discounted rate through UNL’s sponsorship of the program. This membership provides unlimited 1-hour trips for 365 days.
- Rent a bike from the Outdoor Adventures Center for a single day or full semester!
- Bring your personal bike to use on campus!
- UNL offers many bike racks to safely store your bike and you can get tune-ups and repairs at the Bike Shop.
- Remember to register your bike with the UNLPD!
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This short video on the Office of Sustainability Instagram highlights how easy it is to ride the bus!
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Riding the bus is another option for sustainable transportation. Why should you ride the bus?
UNL bus maps and the StarTran route map are great resources for planning your trip.
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Carpooling is yet another way to make your commute more sustainable. UNL offers a carpooling discount for eligible campus parking passes for non-cohabitating carpoolers. Learn more on the Parking and Transit Services website.
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Chancellor's Environment, Sustainability, and Resilience Commission Lunch and Learn
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On November 10th at 12:00pm, join the Chancellor’s Environment, Sustainability, and Resilience Commission (CESRC) and Mark Shkolnick, Manager of Energy Services for Lincoln Electric System, for a conversation about electric vehicles (EVs).
This presentation will focus on opportunities and barriers associated with the increasing trend towards putting more EVs on the road. A representative from UNL will also share an update on the status of EV infrastructure on campus, and progress towards UNL’s fleet electrification goals.
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University of Nebraska System Sustainability Summit
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The second annual University of Nebraska (NU) System Sustainability Summit will bring together NU sustainability leaders and stakeholders to share with and listen to one another—in the hopes of prompting growth and understanding in NU's sustainable initiatives and visions. The Summit will take place on November 15th from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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Environmental Justice: Why is Ethnic Studies Crucial in our Age of Ecological Catastrophes?
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On Wednesday, November 1st at 4pm, four UNL professors from different fields will discuss the question, "Why is Ethnic Studies Crucial in our Age of Ecological Catastrophes?". The conversation will take place in the Ubuntu Room in the Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center.
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In Case You Missed It: September CESRC Lunch and Learn
A recording of the September CESRC Lunch and Learn “The Indigenous Relationship with the Natural World” is available to watch, along with recordings of past Lunch and Learn sessions.
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Mid-America Transportation Center receives $15 million grant
The UNL Mid-America Transportation Center recently received $15 million USD in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation. This funding will provide resources for the Center to increase the equity and safety of transportation through outreach and education in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas.
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Social Media Recap
An informal Instagram survey about sustainable transportation shows that environmental and financial benefits are motivators for Huskers to use sustainable transportation, while length of commute is a barrier. Two students who responded to the “other” prompt explained why they choose to use sustainable transportation and indicated that ease and convenience were their primary motivations.
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