| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.05 |
| Liaison | Jessica Thompson |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2023 |
Northern Michigan University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.74 / 5.00 |
Jessica
Thompson AVP Sustainability People Culture & Wellbeing |
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Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
6,115
Full-time equivalent of employees:
950
Part 1. Student commute modal split
Yes
Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
59.85
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
In October 2022, Northern's Sustainability Advisory Council administered a survey on transportation habits of students, staff, and faculty at Northern Michigan University. A total of 1,312 people responded to the survey, which was a representative sample of the total student and employee population at Northern Michigan University. The survey asked respondents what types of transportation they primarily use to get to and from campus using the categories outlined here in OP-16. See the attached Excel sheet for the results of the transportation survey.
Part 2. Employee commute modal split
Yes
Total percentage of employees that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
21.74
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
In October 2022, Northern's Sustainability Advisory Council administered a survey on transportation habits of students, staff, and faculty at Northern Michigan University. A total of 1,312 people responded to the survey, which was a representative sample of the total student and employee population at Northern Michigan University. The survey asked respondents what types of transportation they primarily use to get to and from campus using the categories outlined here in OP-16. See the attached Excel sheet for the results of the transportation survey.
Optional Fields
| Percentage of students (0-100) | Percentage of employees (0-100) | |
| Single-occupancy vehicle | 41.36 | 78.26 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | 0.19 | 1.58 |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 51 | 15 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 3.40 | 3.56 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 0.28 | 0 |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | 0.85 | 0.40 |
| Distance education / telecommute | 3.02 | 1.58 |
Website URL where information about student or employee commuting is available:
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