Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 62.14
Liaison Michael Lizotte
Submission Date April 9, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of North Carolina, Charlotte
OP-16: Commute Modal Split

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.60 / 5.00 Michael Lizotte
University Sustainability Officer
Facilities Planning
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Total full-time equivalent student enrollment:
27,599.25

Full-time equivalent of employees:
3,658.52

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:
A Commuter Survey was conducted by Parking and Transportation Services in 2015. It was distributed online to 25% of students (24% return rate). Mode splits have been adjusted annually based on changes in student housing population, parking permit numbers, bus and light rail train boardings, and bike and scooter rentals. Most recent update is for 2022.

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:
14

A brief description of the method(s) used to gather data about employee commuting:
A Commuter Survey was conducted by Parking and Transportation Services in 2015. It was distributed online to all staff (50% return rate). Mode splits have been adjusted annually based on parking permit numbers, and transit pass sales. Most recent update is for 2022.

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)
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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 --- ---

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