Transportation Indicator

Average Commute Times

Commute time for an individual using various modes of transportation. This metric helps identify high density zones that increase commute time.

Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau consisting of population distribution by means of transportation for the United States, New York State, and the 8-county region. It is subdivided by commute time. Rate is percent of those 16 years and older who do not work at home.

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The infographic for “Average Commute Time” has two tabs (located at the top of the graphic): one tab for commute time by public transportation, the other for driving alone. The data are from 2023.

Pro Tip: If you hover over the commute time in the legend, it highlights the relevant section.

This infographic for “Average Commute Time” shows a stacked bar graph for public transportation and other transit modes with a drop down list of localities at the top of the map. The data is stacked according to commute time for 2023.

Pro Tip: If you hover over the commute time in the legend, it highlights the relevant section.