The OHSU Transportation Census is an annual initiative that provides OHSU commuters an opportunity to guide a variety of OHSU transportation programs with their feedback. The census includes OHSU's Employee Commute Options survey, a reporting mandate of the State of Oregon.
To explore programs shaped by the OHSU Transportation Census visit: ohsu.edu/visit
To see past results, visit: ohsu.edu/transportation
TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
The survey uses the below working definitions to group a wide variety of commute options people may use. These definitions may differ from how these terms are used in other context.
Bike: Any device street legal in the bike lane with the exception of scooters (see below), including bikes, skateboards, roller skates and e-bikes without emissions. Does not include assistive devices such as wheelchairs, adaptive scooters or other devices that may be used in indoor settings (see "Walk").
Carpool: Multiple people sharing a vehicle that will be parked and remain for an extended period at the last destination. Does not include being dropped off by a driver who is immediately returning home or providing multiple rides (Uber, Lyft).
Drive alone: A single driver traveling in any motorized vehicle (including motorcycles and any vehicles with emissions) not legally permitted in a bike lane.
Drop off / Ride hail: Includes passenger vehicles where the driver does not remain at the destination. Includes Uber, Lyft and rides from household members who are not remaining on site.
Scooter: A zero-emission device that is street legal in local bike lanes, including electric and non-electric scooters that are personally owned or rented by the trip.
Telework: When working off site and not commuting to an onsite location the same day. Synonymous with telecommute and working remotely/offsite/virtual at home, a co-working space, etc.
Transit: Includes mass transit vehicles such as a bus, streetcar, light rail, train or ferry.
Vanpool: A pool of commuters who organize a group commute by van.
Walk: Includes walking, running and using personal mobility devices such as a wheelchair.