| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.77 |
| Liaison | Brandon Hoover |
| Submission Date | Feb. 22, 2021 |
Messiah University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.54 / 5.00 |
Brandon
Hoover Director of Sustainability Operations |
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:
students take zipcar and carpool a lot more than employees. This data was gathered through a joint survey of both students and employees.
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:
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.
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:
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.
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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