Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 68.95
Liaison Daryl Pierson
Submission Date June 30, 2016
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STARS v2.0

Portland State University
OP-19: Student Commute Modal Split

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.61 / 2.00 Rani Boyle
Associate Campus Planner
Campus Planning Office
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Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options:
80.32

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) 19.68
Walk, bicycle, or use other non-motorized means 28.69
Vanpool or carpool 4.66
Take a campus shuttle or public transportation 43.32
Use a motorcycle, scooter or moped 0.56

A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:

The Campus Planning Office distributes an annual survey regarding commuting choices and preferences.


The website URL where information about sustainable transportation for students 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/

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.

“Dropped Off” (1.97%) and “Other” (1.12%) included in sustainable options, but not included in Carpool/Vanpool.


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/

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.

“Dropped Off” (1.97%) and “Other” (1.12%) included in sustainable options, but not included in Carpool/Vanpool.

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