Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 73.12
Liaison Daryl Pierson
Submission Date Feb. 21, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Portland State University
OP-15: Student Commute Modal Split

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.32 / 4.00 Rani Boyle
Associate Campus Planner
Campus Planning Office
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The percentage (0-100) of institution's students who use more sustainable commuting options:
82.88

The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who commute with only the driver in the vehicle (excluding motorcycles and scooters) as their primary method of transportation:
17.12

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 :
30.58

The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who vanpool or carpool as their primary method of transportation:
3.30

The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who take a campus shuttle or public transportation as their primary method of transportation :
44.73

The percentage (0-100) of institution’s students who use a motorcycle, scooter or moped as their primary method of transportation:
0.48

The website URL where information about alternative transportation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

PSU Bike Hub supports bicycle commuting
The PSU Bike Hub is an on-campus bike shop where students and staff can repair their own bikes, learn maintenance skills, and purchase parts & accessories at a discount. http://www.pdx.edu/bikehub/

The most recent data available for students are from fall 2012. The Campus Planning Office distributes an annual survey regarding commuting choices and preferences.

“Dropped Off” (2.68%) and “Other” (1.10%) included in sustainable options, but not included in Carpool/Vanpool.

Percentages represent number of trips taken in each mode by students, not % students taking each mode. PSU believes that surveying about trips by mode during a week is more accurate, as it reflects the possibility of using multiple modes.


PSU Bike Hub supports bicycle commuting
The PSU Bike Hub is an on-campus bike shop where students and staff can repair their own bikes, learn maintenance skills, and purchase parts & accessories at a discount. http://www.pdx.edu/bikehub/

The most recent data available for students are from fall 2012. The Campus Planning Office distributes an annual survey regarding commuting choices and preferences.

“Dropped Off” (2.68%) and “Other” (1.10%) included in sustainable options, but not included in Carpool/Vanpool.

Percentages represent number of trips taken in each mode by students, not % students taking each mode. PSU believes that surveying about trips by mode during a week is more accurate, as it reflects the possibility of using multiple modes.

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