Overall Rating Platinum - expired
Overall Score 85.66
Liaison Mark Lichtenstein
Submission Date March 5, 2021

STARS v2.2

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
OP-16: Commute Modal Split

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.84 / 5.00 Sue Fassler
Sustainable Facilities Manager
Facilities
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Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
1,878.60

Full-time equivalent of employees:
563.50

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:
67

A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about student commuting:
A survey was sent via email to faculty, staff members, and students during February 2021. The survey specified that respondents should record answers for the March 2019 - March 2020 time period (pre-COVID). The response rate was 14%. This survey will be reissued during the Fall of 2021 and 2022 to assess Pre and Post COVID commuting habits.

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:
23

A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
A survey was sent via email to faculty, staff members, and students during February 2021. The survey specified that respondents should record answers for the March 2019 - March 2020 time period (pre-COVID). The response rate was 14%. This survey will be reissued during the Fall of 2021 and 2022 to assess Pre and Post COVID commuting habits.

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 --- ---
Zero-emissions vehicle --- ---
Walk, cycle, or other non-motorized mode --- ---
Vanpool or carpool --- ---
Public transport or campus shuttle --- ---
Motorcycle, motorized scooter/bike, or moped --- ---
Distance education / telecommute --- 0

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