| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.89 |
| Liaison | Jonathan Rausseo |
| Submission Date | Nov. 25, 2021 |
University of Ottawa
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.24 / 5.00 |
Daniel
Spence Sustainable Transportation Manager Parking and Sustainable Transportation |
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 University of Ottawa conducts a modal use survey every few years to gain a better understanding of how the campus community commutes to the campus. The most recent survey was conducted in 2019.
The survey is conducted by a third party organization with expertise in conducting commuting surveys. It is done in accordance with the criteria established by the University of Ottawa's Institutional Research and Planning group.
The survey meets all the University standards required for a representative sample.
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 University of Ottawa conducts a modal use survey every few years to gain a better understanding of how the campus community commutes to the campus. The most recent survey was conducted in 2019.
The survey is conducted by a third party organization with expertise in conducting commuting surveys. It is done in accordance with the criteria established by the University of Ottawa's Institutional Research and Planning group.
The survey meets all the University standards required for a representative sample.
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 | 12.70 | 34.90 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | 0 | 1 |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 11 | 18.30 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 3.60 | 14.10 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 58 | 30 |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | 0 | 0 |
| Distance education / telecommute | 0.70 | 0 |
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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