Comment:
Section on gender demographics of public transit ridership. Shows 55% of riders are female.

Last Updated (Year): 2017

Year Produced: 2017

Abstract:

Public transit riders are part of the engine that powers America’s economy, with 87% of public transit trips directly impacting the economy through connecting people to employers needing workers and to retail and entertainment venues. Seventy-one percent of public transportation riders across the country are employed, and another 7% are students. This study, authored by the CJI Research Corporation, is the most extensive demographic report of public transit riders ever, with nearly 700,000 passenger surveys.

For:Walking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Women
• User Characteristics
• Transit
• Statistics
• Data

Road Constraints:Multi Lane

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Who Rides Public Transportation