University of Louisville
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.61 / 5.00 |
Justin
Mog Assistant to the Provost for Sustainability Initiatives Office of the Provost |
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 Sustainability Council conducted a baseline university-wide survey of commuting behaviors and willingness to consider alternatives in 2010 and repeated the survey in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and most recently in 2021. A random sample of students and employees were surveyed every year. The data reported here are from the 2021 calendar year.
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 Sustainability Council conducted a baseline university-wide survey of commuting behaviors and willingness to consider alternatives in 2010 and repeated the survey in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and most recently in 2021. A random sample of students and employees were surveyed every year. The data reported here are from the 2021 calendar year.
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 | 63.60 | 87.60 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | --- | --- |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 24.90 | 3.89 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 9.49 | 6.26 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 4.84 | 1.53 |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | --- | 0.70 |
| Distance education / telecommute | --- | --- |
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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