Active and Shared Transportation Initiative

Why We're Interested

Winters in Cache Valley are notorious for chunky air. Almost 40% of the pollution that contributes to this comes from our cars and semis travelling through the Valley.

Whether you bike, walk, roll, or hop, we want you to feel confident and comfortable pursuing sustainable transportation options on our campuses. Biking, walking, and taking the bus not only improve winter air quality, but as more and more people ditch their single occupancy vehicles, cities and towns can invest in infrastructure that centers our daily lives instead of our vehicles.

Our Goals

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Commuter Survey

Create a consistent commuter survey and data management process to track employee and student commute behavior.

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Electrify Fleets

Electrify our campus rental and operational fleets by 2040.

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Procure Low-Emission Vehicles

Align vehicle procurement with emissions reduction goals, such as requiring electric or hybrid systems.

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Bike and Walk Culture

Create a bike and walk culture at USU through outreach and engagement opportunities.

How We're Doing It

1

Supporting the Aggie Commuter Club.

 
2

Collaborating with Logan City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee.

This includes events like “Bike to Work Week”, Cache Trails planning, and more.

 
3

Offering Aggie Blue Bikes services.

Aggie Blue Bikes offers tool board, free bike rentals, and community for bike-oriented Aggies looking for a sustainable ride.

 
4

Creating campus bike and public transportation reference resources.

The USU Bicycle Map highlights bike racks, bike routes, bus stops, bus routes, and walking paths on campus.