| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.74 |
| Liaison | Krista Bailey |
| Submission Date | Oct. 20, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Pennsylvania State University
OP-19: Student Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.76 / 2.00 |
Shelley
McKeague Environmental Compliance Specialist Engineering Services |
Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options:
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) | 12 |
| Walk, bicycle, or use other non-motorized means | 33 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 0 |
| Take a campus shuttle or public transportation | 55 |
| Use a motorcycle, scooter or moped | 0 |
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
The methodology for the data reported is as follows:
44,935 FTE
5,410 students with parking permits for commuting (12%). 14,801 live on campus and walking/biking is the most convenient mode of transportation (33%). 73 students have motorcycle permits (<1%). 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 Bus\Shuttle Services to get to and around campus.(55%)
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.
The website URL where information about sustainable transportation for students is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
There is limited parking available in the core campus area. The majority of the commuter parking is located on the periphery, encouraging less vehicle movement, fewer pedestrian/vehicular conflicts, 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 23 routes serving students/staff who live in neighboring communities. In a partnership with Penn State, CATA also offers four campus routes.
There is limited parking available in the core campus area. The majority of the commuter parking is located on the periphery, encouraging less vehicle movement, fewer pedestrian/vehicular conflicts, 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 23 routes serving students/staff who live in neighboring communities. In a partnership with Penn State, CATA also offers four campus routes.
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