| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.94 |
| Liaison | David Greenwood |
| Submission Date | Nov. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lakehead University
OP-19: Student Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.18 / 2.00 |
Andrew
Carr STARS Researcher Centre for Place and Sustainability Studies |
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Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options:
59
The percentage of students that use each of the following modes as their primary means of transportation to get to and from campus::
| Percentage (0-100) | |
| Commute with only the driver in the vehicle (excluding motorcycles and scooters) | 41 |
| Walk, bicycle, or use other non-motorized means | 38 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 2 |
| Take a campus shuttle or public transportation | 19 |
| Use a motorcycle, scooter or moped | 0 |
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A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
To understand the distribution and sustainability of transit methods being utilized by students at Lakehead University, a representative sample of the Thunder Bay Campus’ student population was surveyed regarding the method of transit they use most frequently over the school year (September to April). This survey was then distributed in two mediums: in paper form and online. The online survey was distributed in institutional emails including Lakehead University communications email and through the Lakehead University Student Unions (LUSU) weekly email. The link to the survey was also posted to several social media pages including “Sustainability LUSU’s” Facebook page.
The online survey constituted 198 of the 385 responses to the survey. Another 88 responses were gained by distributing paper surveys to a first year geography class. Finally 93 responses were gained through surveying in person in a major walking arterial on the Universities main campus (in the Agora). Finally these responses were tabulated. The survey distribution techniques allowed for confidence in a minimal bias as they likely captured a wide demographic of students.
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The website URL where information about sustainable transportation for students is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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