| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.93 |
| Liaison | Ezra Small |
| Submission Date | March 6, 2020 |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.25 / 5.00 |
Ezra
Small Sustainability Manager Physical Plant |
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Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
29,175
Full-time equivalent of employees:
7,074
Part 1. Student commute modal split
Yes
Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
70
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
Data:
The Massachusetts Rideshare Regulation (310 CMR 7.16) requires UMass Amherst to gather this information through a census survey, random survey or direct count of commuters. More info on this program here: https://www.mass.gov/guides/massdep-rideshare-program#-collect-commute-data-.
Methodology for student commute modal split:
13,721 students live on campus and 100% of them use a sustainable means of commuting to and from campus. Total enrollment is 29,175. This leaves 15,454 students commuting which Parking Services Rideshare Report reported as 44% sustainable commuting.
Therefore: (13,721x1.00)+(15,454x0.44)=20,520.76 out of 29,175 total students enrolled are sustainable commuting = 70%
This report uses Calendar Year 2018 data.
The Massachusetts Rideshare Regulation (310 CMR 7.16) requires UMass Amherst to gather this information through a census survey, random survey or direct count of commuters. More info on this program here: https://www.mass.gov/guides/massdep-rideshare-program#-collect-commute-data-.
Methodology for student commute modal split:
13,721 students live on campus and 100% of them use a sustainable means of commuting to and from campus. Total enrollment is 29,175. This leaves 15,454 students commuting which Parking Services Rideshare Report reported as 44% sustainable commuting.
Therefore: (13,721x1.00)+(15,454x0.44)=20,520.76 out of 29,175 total students enrolled are sustainable commuting = 70%
This report uses Calendar Year 2018 data.
Part 2. Employee commute modal split
Yes
Total percentage of employees that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
44
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
Data:
The Massachusetts Rideshare Regulation (310 CMR 7.16) requires UMass Amherst to gather this information through a census survey, random survey or direct count of commuters. More info on this program here: https://www.mass.gov/guides/massdep-rideshare-program#-collect-commute-data-.
CY2018 DEP Rideshare Report data:
SOV 56%
Transit 25%
Carpool 6%
Bicycle 5%
Walk 6%
Telecommute 2%
Total sustainable commute: 44%
This report uses Calendar Year 2018 data.
The Massachusetts Rideshare Regulation (310 CMR 7.16) requires UMass Amherst to gather this information through a census survey, random survey or direct count of commuters. More info on this program here: https://www.mass.gov/guides/massdep-rideshare-program#-collect-commute-data-.
CY2018 DEP Rideshare Report data:
SOV 56%
Transit 25%
Carpool 6%
Bicycle 5%
Walk 6%
Telecommute 2%
Total sustainable commute: 44%
This report uses Calendar Year 2018 data.
Optional Fields
| Percentage of students (0-100) | Percentage of employees (0-100) | |
| Single-occupancy vehicle | 56 | 56 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | --- | --- |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 5 | 5 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 25 | 25 |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | 0 | 0 |
| Distance education / telecommute | 2 | 2 |
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