| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.76 |
| Liaison | Krista Bailey |
| Submission Date | July 29, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Pennsylvania State University
OP-15: Student Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.42 / 4.00 |
Shelley
McKeague Environmental Compliance Specialist Engineering Services |
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The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who walk, bicycle, or use other non-motorized means as their primary method of transportation. Please note that this may include on-campus residents :
31
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The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who van or carpool as their primary method of transportation :
0
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The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who take a campus shuttle or public transportation as their primary method of transportation :
54.50
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The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who drive alone as their primary method of transportation:
14.50
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The website URL where information about alternative transportation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
There is limited parking availability in the core campus area. The majority of the commuter parking is located on the periphery, allowing for less vehicle movement, fewer pedestrian/vehicular conflict, and a more walkable environment. Penn State operates a Campus Shuttle that loops through campus. In partnership with CATA (Centre Area Transportation Authority)there is a Campus Service. CATA also offers a Community Service with 17 routes serving students/staff that live in neighboring communities.
The methodology for the data reported is as follows:
44,832 students
6,486 students with parking permits for commuting (14.5%). Of the remaining 38,346 students, 13,907 live on campus and walking/biking is the most convenient mode of transportation (31%). The remaining off-campus students that do not have permits and therefor cannot park on campus, must either walk/bike from housing close to campus or utilize CATA\Shuttle Services to get to and around campus.(54.5%)
We do not have carpool/vanpool data for students so the assumption was made that each parking permit was for only one student and no carpool/vanpool data is reported.
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