This report describes patterns of commuting for the nation and metropolitan statistical areas (metro areas) based on the 2009 American Community Survey (ACS). In the United States, commutes make up less than 20 percent of all trips taken, but play a unique role within the mix of overall trips by determining peak travel demand across transportation systems. Federal, state, and local policymakers use the ACS to guide decisions about how to allocate limited public resources devoted to transportation. Planners use ACS commuting data to guide transportation improvement strategies, predict future travel demand, and gauge the amount of pressure placed on transportation infrastructure.


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    Title :

    Commuting in the United States: 2009. American Community Survey Report


    Contributors:
    B. McKenzie (author) / M. Rapino (author)

    Publication date :

    2011


    Size :

    20 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English