Richard L. McCormick, Interim President | Stony Brook University
Richard L. McCormick, Interim President | Stony Brook University
Since its inception in 2011, the Stony Brook University Office of Sustainability has been dedicated to offering sustainable transportation options to reduce the university's carbon footprint. Collaborating with Mobility & Parking Services (MAPS), the office has introduced initiatives like the Wolf Ride Bike Share program and an EV charging network on campus.
The partnership between these departments led to significant achievements last year. In September, Stony Brook secured the highest organizational pledge count for a university in the 2024 Car Free Day Long Island competition. Additionally, SBU was designated a Silver Bicycle Friendly University in October due to increased biking awareness and programs.
MAPS' environmental efforts are evident through statistics such as a 12.3 percent increase in rides for the Wolf Ride Bike Share program from 2023, involving 6,548 unique users. Transportation Demand Management Coordinator Greg Monaco attributed this growth to "improved user functionality of the PBSC app, new bike share signage and website, as well as improved bicycle repair and record keeping."
For inquiries or concerns, MAPS can be contacted via email at ridegreen@stonybrook.edu or by phone at (631) 632-MAPS (6277).
The EV Charging program also saw success with a 38 percent rise in charging sessions from 2023. "The EV Charging program at Stony Brook had its most successful year to date in 2024," said Monaco. The introduction of an idle charging fee contributed to increased sessions and revenue while reducing idle charging sessions from 54 percent in 2023 to 16 percent in 2024.
Looking ahead to 2025, MAPS plans further expansion of sustainable transportation options, including potential partnerships with LIRR and rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft. The Office of Sustainability and MAPS are also working on a fleet electrification study with NYPA and AECOM.
More information about sustainable transportation is available on the MAPS website. For updates on sustainability news, visit the Office of Sustainability’s website.
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