| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.76 |
| Liaison | Eric Meliton |
| Submission Date | Jan. 16, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wilfrid Laurier University
OP-17: Employee Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.90 / 2.00 |
Rosemary
Brockett Sustainability Assistant Physical Resources |
Total percentage of the institution’s employees that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary method of transportation:
A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting, including the timeframe for when the analysis was conducted and how a representative sample was reached, if applicable:
Appendix A – Methodologies and Assumptions
Margin of Error
To calculate margin of error, the following assumptions must be made:
First, it is assumed that the survey is a random sampling of staff, and that there have not been any inherent biases in survey responses. This is a larger assumption to make, as employees who already use sustainable modes of transportation are more likely to complete the survey. Thus, the margin of error cannot account for a slight bias towards non-drivers. The wording of survey outreach materials is designed to cater to all modes of transportation and remain neutral to eliminate as much bias as possible.
Second, it is important to understand that travel patters can fluctuate. The results received are representative of a particular point in time and will not always match observable commuting patterns (explained further below).
Finally, it is possible to measure margin of error for a given employer size using the Slovin’s formula:
The percentage of the institution's employees that use each of the following modes as their primary means of transportation to and from campus::
| Percentage (0-100) | |
| Commute with only the driver in the vehicle (excluding motorcycles and scooters) | 55 |
| Walk, bicycle, or use other non-motorized means | 21 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 15 |
| Take a campus shuttle or public transportation | 1 |
| Use a motorcycle, scooter or moped | 0 |
| Telecommute for 50 percent or more of their regular work hours | 7 |
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