Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 73.66
Liaison Amber Saxton
Submission Date Feb. 22, 2024

STARS v2.2

George Mason University
OP-16: Commute Modal Split

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.83 / 5.00 Janet Walker
Work/Life Communications Coordinator
Human Resources & Payroll
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Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
32,344

Full-time equivalent of employees:
4,897

Part 1. Student commute modal split

Has the institution gathered data about student commuting behavior?:
Yes

Total percentage of students that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
57

A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
Fall 2023 Commuting & Transportation Survey; The survey was distributed to everyone who owns a campus parking pass, as well as through campus newsletters and other electronic communication channels and platforms. Responses were checked against vanpool program numbers, etc.

Part 2. Employee commute modal split

Has the institution gathered data about employee commuting behavior?:
Yes

Total percentage of employees that use more sustainable commuting options as their primary mode of transportation:
54.40

A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
Fall 2023 Commuting & Transportation Survey; The survey was distributed to everyone who owns a campus parking pass, as well as through campus newsletters and other electronic communication channels and platforms. Responses were checked against vanpool program numbers, etc.

Optional Fields 

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 42.70 45.60
Zero-emissions vehicle 1.20 6.10
Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode 1.50 1.85
Vanpool or carpool 4.90 3.10
Public transport or campus shuttle 27 9.75
Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped 0 0
Distance education / telecommute 16 20

Website URL where information about student or employee commuting is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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