| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 91.10 |
| Liaison | Alex Davis |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2023 |
Arizona State University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.46 / 5.00 |
Alex
Davis Asst. Director University Sustainability Practices |
Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
Full-time equivalent of employees:
Has the institution gathered data about student commuting behavior?:
Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
Data collected via Comprehensive Sustainability Survey in Spring 2021.
The survey was sent via email to approximately 40,000 of the student body. There were several email reminders over the course of the survey period and the response rate was 9.9% for students. Although the response rate was less than targeted, there were nearly 4,000 responses, and a representative sample was achieved.
Has the institution gathered data about employee commuting behavior?:
Total percentage of employees that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
Data collected via Comprehensive Sustainability Survey in Spring 2021.
The survey was sent via email to all faculty and staff. There were several email reminders over the course of the survey period and the response rate was 16.1% for faculty and staff. Although the response rate was less than targeted, there approximately 2,500 responses, and a representative sample was achieved.
Percentage of students and employees that use the following as their primary mode of transportation:
| Percentage of students (0-100) | Percentage of employees (0-100) | |
| Single-occupancy vehicle | 8.20 | 36.48 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | 0.10 | 1.56 |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 6.40 | 4.89 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 1.30 | 2.26 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 2.40 | 1.11 |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | 0.40 | 0 |
| Distance education / telecommute | 81.20 | 53.68 |
Website URL where information about student or employee commuting is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This data set reflects a strong transition to remote engagement due to COVID-19. However, it is the most recent Comprehensive Sustainability Survey data that ASU has and aligns with many of our other credit reporting periods.
ASU does participate in the Maricopa County-required Travel Reduction Survey annually. However, we believe our Comprehensive Sustainability Survey gathers higher-quality and more granular data for our reporting and inventory purposes.
This data set reflects a strong transition to remote engagement due to COVID-19. However, it is the most recent Comprehensive Sustainability Survey data that ASU has and aligns with many of our other credit reporting periods.
ASU does participate in the Maricopa County-required Travel Reduction Survey annually. However, we believe our Comprehensive Sustainability Survey gathers higher-quality and more granular data for our reporting and inventory purposes.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.