16.08 / Fuel Conservation and Pollution Reduction

Effective: July 01, 1997

  1. Purpose

    The purpose of this statement is to set forth University policy regarding the operation of University vehicles and equipment in an effort to voluntarily conserve fuel and reduce vehicle air emissions.

  2. Preamble

    Motor vehicles, off-road vehicles and combustion equipment that are allowed to idle unnecessarily waste fuel and resources. Unnecessary idling also releases harmful pollutants that contribute to poor air quality. It is important that guidance be provided to University employees regarding the operation of University vehicles and combustion equipment.

  3. Policy Statement

    1. No driver of a University vehicle shall cause or allow the vehicle to idle for a period of more than five (5) consecutive minutes upon stopping at a destination.

    2. No operator of a University off-road vehicle or combustion equipment shall cause or allow the vehicle or equipment to idle at any location for more than five (5) consecutive minutes.

    3. Vehicles or combustion equipment should not be allowed to idle when unattended.

    4. The number of vehicles driven to a job site each day should be limited to those needed.

    5. University employees should monitor the weight carried in the back of all vehicles.

  4. Implementation

    This policy shall be included in the WSU Policies and Procedures Manual and shared with appropriate constituencies of the University.

    The Vice President for Finance and Administration shall have primary responsibility for publication, dissemination and implementation of this University policy.