| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.69 |
| Liaison | Christina Olsen |
| Submission Date | Aug. 20, 2024 |
British Columbia Institute of Technology
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.69 / 5.00 |
Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
Full-time equivalent of employees:
Part 1. Student commute modal split
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:
BCIT has developed a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategy, completed in 2023. This Strategy provides a roadmap for how the BCIT Burnaby campus will advance sustainable transportation. The TDM identifies transportation priorities for the Burnaby campus for 2026 (short-term), 2031 (medium-term), and 2046 (long-term) to manage and reduce campus vehicle parking demand.
This strategy included a comprehensive transportation and parking study, including a commuter survey sent out by email to current students and staff in 2021. The survey included questions on the frequency of both current and anticipated modes of travel on a typical week. Responses were anonymous but data on general location and student or employee type was collected.
The TDM Strategy outlines a 25-year action plan that are centered around four goals which build upon the on current strategic and institutional priorities, including the 2018 Campus Plan, the 2020 Sustainability Vision, and the 2019–2022 Strategic Plan.
Goal 1: Promote Sustainable Transportation Choices
Promote sustainable transportation choices for the campus community by developing safe and accessible connections on campus and by working with the City of Burnaby and TransLink to enhance connections off campus.
Goal 2: Reduce Vehicle Parking Demand
Reduce the proportion of drive-alone trips in single-occupancy vehicles.
Goal 3: Increase Awareness of Sustainable Transportation Choices
Promote sustainable transportation choices that support the campus community in reducing its environmental footprint through programs and services.
Goal 4: Improve Campus Transportation Infrastructure
Improve and retrofit existing campus transportation infrastructure and facilities and incorporate sustainable transportation infrastructure within new capital projects.
The TDM study includes:
· Estimate existing transportation demand at the Burnaby campus, including the number of trips by travel mode and the number of vehicles that park on campus.
· Forecast future transportation demand at the Burnaby campus with consideration of campus growth and regional transportation trends.
· Review of best practices from other post-secondary institutions in BC, Canada, and the United States.
Part 2. Employee commute modal split
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:
BCIT has developed a comprehensive Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Strategy, completed in 2023. This Strategy provides a roadmap for how the BCIT Burnaby campus will advance sustainable transportation. The TDM identifies transportation priorities for the Burnaby campus for 2026 (short-term), 2031 (medium-term), and 2046 (long-term) to manage and reduce campus vehicle parking demand.
This strategy included a comprehensive transportation and parking study, including a commuter survey sent out by email to current students and staff in 2021. The survey included questions on the frequency of both current and anticipated modes of travel on a typical week. Responses were anonymous but data on general location and student or employee type was collected.
The TDM Strategy outlines a 25-year action plan that are centered around four goals which build upon the on current strategic and institutional priorities, including the 2018 Campus Plan, the 2020 Sustainability Vision, and the 2019–2022 Strategic Plan.
Goal 1: Promote Sustainable Transportation Choices
Promote sustainable transportation choices for the campus community by developing safe and accessible connections on campus and by working with the City of Burnaby and TransLink to enhance connections off campus.
Goal 2: Reduce Vehicle Parking Demand
Reduce the proportion of drive-alone trips in single-occupancy vehicles.
Goal 3: Increase Awareness of Sustainable Transportation Choices
Promote sustainable transportation choices that support the campus community in reducing its environmental footprint through programs and services.
Goal 4: Improve Campus Transportation Infrastructure
Improve and retrofit existing campus transportation infrastructure and facilities and incorporate sustainable transportation infrastructure within new capital projects.
The TDM study includes:
· Estimate existing transportation demand at the Burnaby campus, including the number of trips by travel mode and the number of vehicles that park on campus.
· Forecast future transportation demand at the Burnaby campus with consideration of campus growth and regional transportation trends.
· Review of best practices from other post-secondary institutions in BC, Canada, and the United States.
Optional Fields
| Percentage of students (0-100) | Percentage of employees (0-100) | |
| Single-occupancy vehicle | 44 | 67 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | --- | --- |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 4 | 12 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 6 | 5 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 46 | 16 |
| 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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