| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.01 |
| Liaison | Rebecca Walker |
| Submission Date | April 13, 2022 |
Southern Oregon University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.97 / 5.00 |
Rebecca
Walker Sustainability Manager Facilities, Management, Sustainability and Planning |
Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
Full-time equivalent of employees:
Has the institution gathered data about student commuting behavior?:
Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
The above data was compiled through a Commuting Survey, which was distributed to all students, staff, and faculty on social media, tabling at the Student Union and Dining Hall, an all-campus email from the Vice President for Finance and Administration, and a weekly newsletter. The survey was conducted for 3 weeks during Winter Term (usually in April). The survey received 413 valid student responses.
Has the institution gathered data about employee commuting behavior?:
Total percentage of employees that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
The above data was compiled through a Commuting Survey, which was distributed to all students, staff, and faculty on social media, tabling at the Student Union and Dining Hall, an all-campus email from the Vice President for Finance, and Administration, and a weekly newsletter. The survey was conducted for 3 weeks during Winter Term (usually in April). The survey received 167 valid student responses.
Percentage of students and employees that use the following as their primary mode of transportation:
| Percentage of students (0-100) | Percentage of employees (0-100) | |
| Single-occupancy vehicle | 37 | 66 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | 13.20 | 25 |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 47.20 | 17 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 9 | 3.50 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 1.20 | 7.10 |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | 0 | 0 |
| Distance education / telecommute | 15.90 | 14.90 |
Website URL where information about student or employee commuting is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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