Montana State University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.65 / 5.00 |
Paul
Edlund Project Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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:
This survey was developed and implemented by a combined effort between the Office of Sustainability and the Western Transportation Institute. A total of representative sample of 330 students were surveyed, including international, graduate, and undergraduate students. Students were asked to specify their primary mode of transportation to and from campus throughout the year. Additional information was gathered, such as distance of commute and secondary mode of transport.
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:
This survey was developed and implemented by a combined effort between the Office of Sustainability and the Western Transportation Institute. A representative sample of 334 employees, including faculty and staff. Employees were asked to specify their primary mode of transportation to and from campus throughout the year. Additional information was gathered, such as distance of commute and secondary mode of transport.
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 | 40.98 | 77.70 |
| Zero-emissions vehicle | 0 | 0 |
| Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode | 49.15 | 14.32 |
| Vanpool or carpool | 5.24 | 4.73 |
| Public transport or campus shuttle | 1.85 | 1 |
| Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped | 0 | 0 |
| Distance education / telecommute | 2.78 | 1.99 |
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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