Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 73.13
Liaison Bridget Flynn
Submission Date March 9, 2017
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STARS v2.0

Oberlin College
OP-19: Student Commute Modal Split

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.96 / 2.00 Bridget Flynn
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Environmental Sustainability
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Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options:
98

The percentage of students that use each of the following modes as their primary means of transportation to get to and from campus::
Percentage (0-100)
Commute with only the driver in the vehicle (excluding motorcycles and scooters) 2
Walk, bicycle, or use other non-motorized means 96
Vanpool or carpool 2
Take a campus shuttle or public transportation 0
Use a motorcycle, scooter or moped ---

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A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
The percentages above are an estimate generated by Office of Environmental Sustainability staff in consultation with parking data, students, facilities, and observations.

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The website URL where information about sustainable transportation for students is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Because Oberlin's campus is relatively compact and student parking is largely in peripheral lots, unless a student lives off-campus and more than a mile away (again, a very small number), driving is not the most convenient way to get around.

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