Commuting in America III: The Third National Report on Commuting Patterns and Trends

Commuting in America is the latest decadal review of commuting patterns in the United States authored by transportation consultant Alan E. Pisarski. Commuting in America III contains 155 figures, 79 tables, and some 100 factlets that provide a snapshot view of commuting patterns and trends derived principally from an analysis of the 2000 decennial U.S. Census. The report explores Population and Worker Trends, The Demographics of a Changing Population and Households, Vehicle Availability, Modal Usage, Travel Times, Congestion, and Work Locations. Commuting in America III identifies important trends associated with Single-Occupant Vehicle Use, Carpooling and Transit Use, Auto Ownership among African-Americans, The Role of Immigrants, Mode Changes, The Length of Commutes, Travel Flow, The Impact of Working at Home, Early Commutes, Multi-County Commutes, and more. Commuting in America III is a reference for those in the transportation communityacademics, practitioners, and decision makerswho need to understand how public policies and commuter behavior have affected or may affect commuting patterns.