Status: Little or no detectable change
Most Recent Data:
5.0
percent
(2019)
Target:
5.3
percent
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
5.0
percent of trips to work were made via mass transit in 2017
Increase trips to work made by mass transit
Data Source: American Community Survey (ACS), Census
Summary
Emissions from cars contribute to outdoor air pollution, which is linked to many health problems. Mass transit options, like buses and trains, produce far less air pollution than cars. Communities that invest in mass transit can help reduce air pollution and prevent many serious health problems.
Topics: Transportation, Environmental Health, Neighborhood and Built Environment, Workforce, Workplace
Workgroup: Environmental Health Workgroup
