| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.26 |
| Liaison | Gioia Thompson |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Vermont
OP-16: Student Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.83 / 2.00 |
Jim
Barr Director Transportation and Parking Services |
Total percentage of students (graduate and undergraduate) that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary means of transportation:
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting, including the timeframe for when the analysis was conducted and how a representative sample was reached, if applicable:
The University of Vermont is a founding member of CATMA (Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association), along with Champlain College and the UVM Medical Center. These institutions formed CATMA in 1992 with a mission to jointly plan transportation and parking to better coordinate land use, enhance mobility options for faculty, staff, employees and students to reduce congestion and reduce environmental impacts.
CATMA conducts biennial student and employee transportation surveys. Above data reflects the results of CATMA’s 2016 Spring Student Transportation Survey. The survey is open for ~4 weeks. Methodology is 100% solicitation. Every commuter and resident study receives an email invitation to participate with survey link embedded in email. Students who do not open survey link receive a reminder email. Overall UVM response rate was 15%, with 8% being commuter student and 7% residential students. Incentives are offered to participants, including $50 Amazon gift cards and $25 gift cards to local grocery store, City Market.
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) | 8.28 |
| Walk, bicycle, or use other non-motorized means | 68.64 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 2.25 |
| Take a campus shuttle or public transportation | 20.59 |
| Use a motorcycle, scooter or moped | 0.24 |
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The University of Vermont participates in CATMA’s Unlimited Access program, which enables any faculty, staff or student to ride any of the regional Green Mountain Transit routes for FREE, 24/7. User simply swipes their University ID through the bus fare box. CATMA receives monthly reports from Green Mountain Transit providing us tracking and data mechanisms. In FY16, UVM constituents account for 352,000 trips, investing $380,360 into regional transit.
The University of Vermont also participates in a Campus Carsharing Program in partnership with CarShare Vermont and CATMA. The University and CarShare Vermont subsidize the annual membership fee for any faculty, staff or student. Currently, CATMA’s academic institutional members (UVM and Champlain College) account for 32% of CarShare Vermont’s membership.
The University of Vermont participates in CATMA’s Unlimited Access program, which enables any faculty, staff or student to ride any of the regional Green Mountain Transit routes for FREE, 24/7. User simply swipes their University ID through the bus fare box. CATMA receives monthly reports from Green Mountain Transit providing us tracking and data mechanisms. In FY16, UVM constituents account for 352,000 trips, investing $380,360 into regional transit.
The University of Vermont also participates in a Campus Carsharing Program in partnership with CarShare Vermont and CATMA. The University and CarShare Vermont subsidize the annual membership fee for any faculty, staff or student. Currently, CATMA’s academic institutional members (UVM and Champlain College) account for 32% of CarShare Vermont’s membership.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.