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Indicator Data
Commute to Work Alone
Current Value
58.20%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
There has been little change in the percent of the Chittenden County population driving to work alone between 2007 and 2017, essentially 7 out 10 commuters drive alone to work. The goal is to reduce single occupant vehicle travel and increase – through targeted investment in active transportation facilities and transit services – walking, biking and transit trips. Transit ridership is largely dependent on gas prices; nationwide, we have seen a reduction in
transit, assumed to be related to a decrease in gas prices.
Why Is This Important?
The smaller the share of work trips taken via single occupant vehicle modes and the more residents choose to commute by bus, carpool, walking, biking, or telecommuting, the more efficient our transportation system functions. There are also environmental, safety, financial, and health benefits that can accrue to society and individuals as the percentage of the population that drives alone to work decreases.
Note on Methodology
American Community Survey estimates include a margin of error at the 90% confidence level. A statistical significance test for these data points has not been conducted.
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