Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 38.77
Liaison Lori Chance
Submission Date Feb. 22, 2021

STARS v2.2

Messiah University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.54 / 5.00 Brandon Hoover
Director of Sustainability
Operations
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Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
2,600

Full-time equivalent of employees:
740

Part 1. Student commute modal split

Has the institution gathered data about student commuting behavior?:
Yes

Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
11

A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
students take zipcar and carpool a lot more than employees. This data was gathered through a joint survey of both students and employees.

Part 2. Employee commute modal split

Has the institution gathered data about employee commuting behavior?:
Yes

Total percentage of employees that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
10

A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
A survey was sent to all students and employees using Qualtrics. A variety of questions were asked including commuting practices, round trip miles, estimated EPA fuel economy, and other items.

Optional Fields 

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 86 82.30
Zero-emissions vehicle --- ---
Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode 5 9.60
Vanpool or carpool 8 0.50
Public transport or campus shuttle --- 0.50
Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped --- 0.50
Distance education / telecommute --- 11

Website URL where information about student or employee commuting is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
A commuting survey is done every 3 to 4 years out of the Office of Sustainability. Campus Safety, facilities, and student life also add their own questions if they so choose.

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