| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.15 |
| Liaison | Laura Young |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2022 |
Michigan State University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.27 / 5.00 |
Laura
Young Sustainability Program Coordinator Administration-EVP-Office of Sustainability |
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Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
45,414
Full-time equivalent of employees:
11,843
Part 1. Student commute modal split
Yes
Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
77.45
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
The Spartans Sociomobility Centennial Survey was conducted in spring 2019 to understand the travel behaviors of Spartans and their perceptions of autonomous vehicles. The survey was distributed to the entire campus community, requesting responses from students, faculty and staff who commute to and reside on MSU's East Lansing campus. Respondents were informed that the survey was confidential and anonymous. 3,373 individuals responded to the survey.
Part 2. Employee commute modal split
Yes
Total percentage of employees that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
18.86
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
Employee commuting behaviors were assessed at the same time as students through the Spartans Sociomobility Cetennial Survey. Refer to description for students and/or review additional documentation for details.
Optional Fields
| Percentage of students (0-100) | Percentage of employees (0-100) | |
| Single-occupancy vehicle | 19.76 | 79.80 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | 0 | 0 |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 47.15 | 9.32 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 3.66 | 6.47 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 24.01 | 2.51 |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | 2.63 | 0.56 |
| Distance education / telecommute | 4.82 | --- |
Website URL where information about student or employee commuting is available:
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