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Fact #401: December 5, 2005
Actions Taken Due to Traffic Congestion

In a recent survey, respondents indicated whether in the past year they had taken certain actions due to increased traffic congestion. Thirty-two percent of respondents said they had worked alternative hours due to increased congestion; twenty-three percent said they had used a carpool or vanpool.

Question: Please tell me if in the past year you have traveled to work or school by the following means and say if you have taken this action, considered this action, or not taken this action.
Graph showing range of fuel economy by size class for model year 2006 light vehicles.

Supporting Information

Question: Please tell me if in the past year you have traveled to work or school by the following means and say if you have taken this action, considered this action, or not taken this action.
  Alternative
Hours		 Car Pool/
Van Pool		 Rode Bus or
Train		 Walked/Biked/
Rollerbladed		 Telecommuted
Taken 32% 23% 20% 16% 11%
Considered 9% 12% 13% 8% 5%
Not taken nor considered 59% 65% 67% 75% 82%

Source: Harris Interactive, Transportation Survey Results, telephone survey conducted Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2005, N=1000.

 

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