| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.88 |
| Liaison | Deborah Steinberg |
| Submission Date | Dec. 17, 2024 |
Carnegie Mellon University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.75 / 5.00 |
Deborah
Steinberg Green Practices and Sustainability Manager FMCS |
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Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
14,156.20
Full-time equivalent of employees:
5,350.40
Part 1. Student commute modal split
Yes
Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
85
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
The 2024 Commuting Survey was distributed to 1000 students that were pulled as representative samples; 500 graduate students and 500 undergraduate students. Participants were selected to ensure a diverse and balanced representation of the university community. Data was collected through surveys with mixed, qualitative and quantitative measures, including questions about their commuting habits, preferences, and suggestions. This approach provided representative insights into the commuting patterns and preferences within our target population. We collected a total of 143 student responses (14% response rate).
Part 2. Employee commute modal split
Yes
Total percentage of employees that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
48.70
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
The 2024 Commuting Survey was distributed to 500 faculty and staff. Participants were selected to ensure a diverse and balanced representation of the university community. Data was collected through surveys with mixed, qualitative and quantitative measures, including questions about their commuting habits, preferences, and suggestions. This approach provided representative insights into the commuting patterns and preferences within our target population. We collected a total of 268 faculty/staff responses (53% response rate).
Optional Fields
| Percentage of students (0-100) | Percentage of employees (0-100) | |
| Single-occupancy vehicle | 15 | 51.30 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | 0.30 | 2 |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 33.70 | 14.80 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 2.40 | 3.50 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 46.60 | 11.50 |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | 2 | 1.10 |
| Distance education / telecommute | 0 | 0 |
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