Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 75.15
Liaison Laura Young
Submission Date March 3, 2022

STARS v2.2

Michigan State University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 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

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:
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.


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:
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.


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 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 ---

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