Temple’s Transportation Survey aims to assess the university’s environmental impact. The survey tracks progress on our greenhouse gas emissions inventory, calculates annual emissions from commuting, and aids in future planning. Results will be published on the Office of Sustainability website in Spring 2025, and previous survey results are available below.
We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to participate in this brief, 10-minute online survey. It is crucial data for our emissions inventory and for fulfilling our university climate commitment.
Take the survey:
You received an email from Ken Kaiser, SVP, inviting you to complete the 2024 Transportation and Sustainability Survey on Monday, 11/4
You may have received another email from Rebecca Collins on Wednesday, 11/13.
Search “transportation survey” in your Outlook inbox and click your unique link to contribute to this critical sustainability reporting.
It takes less than 10 minutes to complete! Participants who complete the survey can enter a raffle to win a sustainable prize.
Highlights: 2022 Transportation and Sustainability Culture Survey Report
- In 2022, the most common primary mode of transportation reported by respondents was driving a car (32%)
- Temple University students, faculty, and staff, take an estimated 263,580 one-way trips to and from campus in a typical week
- 88% of all respondents reported driving a car with a combustion engine to campus followed by 9.8% who drive hybrids and 2.5% who reported driving an electric vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this study?
This survey will help the University understand its transportation energy use and find ways to reduce our impact on the environment generally.
I don’t even drive. Do you still want me to do this transportation survey?
Yes! We need accurate information from Temple people who do not drive as well as those who do. Whether you live near or far, use public transportation or drive, walk or bicycle, your answers are very important to the outcome of the survey.
How long does the survey take?
The online survey is very short. Most people will finish it in less than 10 minutes. Many have completed it within a few minutes.
What will you do with my answers?
Your answers will be held in strict confidence. When the data are analyzed, no one will be able to associate your name with your answers. Results will be studied to formulate the University’s energy policies, strategic planning and engagement opportunities for the years ahead.
What’s in it for me?
Two things: First, by participating, you can help Temple take a real step toward a more energy-sustainable community. Second, participants who complete the survey will be entered in a raffle. See below for prizes.
What does “sustainability” mean, anyway?
Sustainability has been defined by the National Academy of Science USA as “meeting the needs of present and future generations while substantially reducing poverty and conserving the planet’s life support systems.” More simply, it means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Greenhouse gas emissions have been linked to global climate changes. Individual efforts are the first step in reducing negative effects of climate change locally and around the world.
I have questions about the survey. Who should I contact?
Please email sustainability@temple.edu with any questions and we will do our best to respond within 1 business day.
For more information, check out previous Transportation Survey Reports:
2019 Transportation Survey Report
