Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 42.27
Liaison Stephenie Presseller
Submission Date Jan. 28, 2011
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Moraine Valley Community College
ER-2: Student Sustainability Outreach Campaign

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 5.00 / 5.00 Stephenie Presseller
Sustainability Manager
Sustainability
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Does the institution hold a campaign that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

The name of the campaign(s):
Cy-Rides Carpool Matching Campaign

A brief description of the campaign(s):

Cy-Rides is a free, internet based, carpool matching and tracking program administered by Moraine Valley. The 2010 Campaign, involving emails, student outreach and display booths at college events, was targeted primarily at the student population but Cy-Rides is also open to staff and faculty.


A brief description of the measured positive impact(s) of the campaign(s):

The 2010 Campaign resulted in:
Total Users: 453
Total New Users: 197
Active Commutes: 192
New Commutes Posted: 159
Avg. commute distance: 8 miles
Avg. Matches/Post: 9

Based on user surveys, approximately 20% of rides posted on Cy-Rides result in a shared ride. Using these figures along with IRS vehicle operating costs and EPA assumptions, we estimate that in 2010 MVCC community reduced: C02(lbs)45,570


The website URL for the campaign:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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