Bates College
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.14 / 5.00 |
Tom
Twist Sustainability Manager Facilities |
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:
A student commuter survey was sent out to gather data on student modes of transport. Because Bates is a residential college, the results of the survey were that most of our students were shown to walk or ride their bicycles to class. We have been working to increase bike commuting for off-campus students during the warmer months as a way to lessen our environmental impact, and alleviate parking troubles.
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:
We have figures for electric vehicle users, since they are charging on campus, and are an active google groupwhich the sustainability office maintains. We also have a commuter vanpool, which the sustainabiltiy oversees. They pay a fee. Also included via survey are staff and faculty that bike to work. Lastly, our committee on remote work collects numbers on telecommuters: We have 172 people working 1-2 days from home; 38 working 3-4 days from home and 26 working from home full-time
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 | --- | --- |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | --- | --- |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | --- | --- |
| Vanpool or carpool | --- | --- |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | --- | --- |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | --- | --- |
| Distance education / telecommute | --- | --- |
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:
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