U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Vehicle Technologies Office
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. 
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% |
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Source: Harris Interactive, Transportation Survey Results, telephone survey conducted Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2005, N=1000. |
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