Despite the staying power of remote work, traffic congestion in the United States remains stubbornly high, with New York City ranking as the single most congested city in the world.
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The rebound in vehicle miles traveled post-COVID-19, despite the rise in remote work, is an intriguing phenomenon. Individuals working from home often drive more than those who commute! This counterintuitive finding persisted post-pandemic and can be attributed to various factors. One plausible explanation is the shift in living preferences. As remote work became more feasible, people opted for residences in more affordable areas, often further from urban centers. However, their affinity for urban amenities didn't wane, resulting in frequent drives into cities. This trend is evident in the growing movement towards suburbs and car-dependent locales. As we edge towards 2024, this shift in living and working patterns has significantly impacted transportation trends. Vehicle miles traveled have rebounded more rapidly than public transportation usage, reflecting a preference for personal vehicles over shared modes of transport. The next part of this discussion FRED will delve deeper into the state of public transit ridership, providing a more comprehensive understanding of post-pandemic transportation dynamics. Link to full article in the comments below. #car #traffic #oil #gas #urbanliving #data from Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
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A recent Forbes study of 25 major U.S. cities ranked Nashville as having the overall worst commute in America – an experience that 2022 statistics show cost the average Nashville commuter an extra 41 hours (the equivalent of an entire workweek!) due to congestion alone. “While Greater Nashville is a truly wonderful place and consistently ranks among the top cities to live in nationwide, there’s trouble in Music City with 350,000 cars a day driving into Nashville from surrounding counties,” shared Mark A. Cleveland, Co-Founder/CEO of Nashville-based Hytch Rewards, a mobility incentive platform designed to help employers, employees, and communities promote safer, greener, and smarter commuting. “Even with some of the best highways and road systems in the country according to a recent study by U.S. News & World Report, commuters are mired in gridlock, which threatens quality of life and economic development for the entire region.” Nashville’s Drive to Work Solutions Symposium, held at the historic Grand Lodge of Tennessee F. & A.M. on May 31st, is focusing energy on the issues. The Symposium’s engaging and thought-provoking agenda includes a keynote address by Michael Replogle, leading integrated congestion management strategist and senior advisor to governments, corporations, and transportation stakeholders, as well as expert panels focused on “Regional Workforce Talent Intelligence” (moderated by Demetria Kalodimos) and “Regional Mobility - Gridlock or Action” (moderated by David Plazas). The event also incorporates fun opportunities to network with fellow stakeholders who are equally invested in greater Nashville’s continued growth and success. “State and local government leaders have been working tirelessly the last few years to expand the tools we have available to address public concerns around roadway safety and traffic congestion,” noted Michael Skipper, Executive Director of the Greater Nashville Regional Council. “Technology will play a pivotal role, as will increased collaboration among the public and private sectors to brainstorm creative solutions.” A panelist who will speak on the topic of “Regional Mobility -- Gridlock or Action” at the Symposium, Skipper will introduce and discuss this unique new public-private partnership – currently the only program of its kind in the country. Sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) in partnership with Hytch, LLC, the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, Leadership Middle Tennessee, Inc., the Greater Nashville Technology Council, Cumberland Region Tomorrow and the TRANSIT ALLIANCE OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE INC, “The event gathers the area’s top employers, city leaders, and innovative thinkers in activating readily available opportunities to enhance quality of life, attract and retain employees, further grow our economy, and support our environment, all by engaging a range of proven initiatives to manage traffic,” Cleveland said.
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Important article and analysis of commuting time pre- and post-pandemic by Emma Goldberg Lydia DePillis and Ella Koeze. My own commute (2 or 3 days / week) is largely the same, except I opt for a morning train to Hoboken-Ferry-Walk when I can vs. the train to NY Penn Station-Subway even though it's scheduled for 10 minutes more. As an advisor to cities and transit agencies, the data is pretty daunting, but we can reimagine urban cores and tilt towards treating public transit more as an essential service. What's your experience commuting? What ideas do you have for the future of cities and commuting? #commuting #publictransit #cities https://lnkd.in/ejDFR5Ha
Most Americans still have to commute every day. Here’s how that experience has changed.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the nature of the American commute and now is the time to adopt Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to address the evolving mobility needs of our workers and communities. Public transit is an essential aspect of our infrastructure, but continuing to uplift access to a robust set of options brings us closer to a system that works for all travelers. Read an article below about recent changes in commuting behavior, which includes firsthand experience from ACT's Vice President, Rosalind Tucker, TDM-CP.
Most Americans still have to commute every day. Here’s how that experience has changed.
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The pandemic has reshaped how we live and work, and nationwide public transit systems have felt the impact. Denver's public transportation levels are expected to reach only 61% of their 2019 peak by the end of 2023. This trend is reflected nationally, with a 30% decrease in transit ridership in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels. What's fascinating is the connection between mass transit activity and office occupancy. Where ridership has dipped by 30% or more, office vacancy rates are at least 11%. I know that since the pandemic, I take public transit less. How do you see these changes affecting your city, workplace, or commuting habits? #TransitTrends #RemoteWork #UrbanDevelopment #OfficeSpace #HybridWork
How Denver stacks up as mass transit systems flounder across the U.S. - Denver Business Journal
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Many years ago I had the opportunity to live where I could walk to work. No car, no commute, endless extra time in my day. When we're debating macro-level trends like work-from-home vs return-to-office it's easy to forget that all reality is regional. In cities like #Boston, the cost of #commuting is extraordinary. While London appears to have overtaken Boston as the *worst* traffic in the world since INRIX posted their pre-pandemic results below, the fact that any region asks its employees to spend 100+ hours/year on the road is insane. Skip the free lunch. Empower your employees with great tools + flex work based on the reality of your region. These are truly the best perks + path forward for modern talent attraction and retention. "The INRIX study put a dollar figure on all of those hours lost in traffic, estimating that Boston area drivers lost nearly $2,300 a year because of congested roadways." Source: https://lnkd.in/eCMsyRjE
INRIX: Congestion Costs Each American 97 hours, $1,348 A Year
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The average daily commute to work is 27 minutes. I cut mine down from 80 minutes (pre-pandemic). What does your current commute look like in 2023? Is it a couple of minutes across the hall, 30 minutes a few of day a week, or a daily long grind? #howwework #communte
Most Americans still have to commute every day. Here’s how that experience has changed.
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Public transit ridership across all modes recovered to 79% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, the American Public Transportation Association reported. Transit ridership grew 16% year over year in 2023, with smaller cities recovering ridership better than larger cities, but stark differences emerged in ridership across modes. #publictransit #publictransportation #transitridership
Transit ridership up 16% in 2023: APTA report
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Bay Area transit faces a new norm with remote work and slow ridership growth. BART anticipates minimal growth, adapting schedules and safety measures to entice riders back amidst uncertain office returns. https://lnkd.in/gw7QS7k5 #BayAreaTransit #RemoteWorkImpact #RidershipChallenges #TransitAdaptation #PublicTransportChanges
A New Year's reality for Bay Area transit: 2024 isn't 2019
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Even pre-pandemic, a study highlighted the quality of service as an important factor in their choice of mode of transportation for commute. This NYT article reiterated the idea and the challenges it faces (costs, among others). Given our effort to reduce #ghg emissions, #publictransportation is a great option with a trade off to a certain degree (eg increased travel time, more walking, unpredictability aka delays, etc.). NYC subways have traffic jams - what gives? Let alone delays, what about evacuation options if necessary? If we could utilize evolving technologies (eg scheduling, train car allocation, cleaning, etc.), we might see a light on the future of the public transportation. #globalwarming #climatechange
New from me, Emma Goldberg and Ella Koeze: What's happened to commuting for people who never had the option not to commute? Here's what we could figure out. https://lnkd.in/e_nHNvBx
Most Americans still have to commute every day. Here’s how that experience has changed.
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