Why This is Important
Commuters driving alone can take advantage of cost savings from less fuel and vehicle wear, reduced roadway and parking congestion, reduced environmental impact and other benefits by participating in carpooling or rideshare opportunities.
About the Data
This data indicates the percentage of surveyed residents who commute by driving a personal vehicle such as a car, truck or van with no additional passengers.
As with all measurements from the American Community Survey in the Neighborhood Compass, this data represents 5 years' worth of surveying. With each annual update, the 5-year period advances by dropping one year and incorporating the next. For this reason, annual releases of this measurement are not suitable for true time series comparison until no overlap exists among the survey periods.
Source: American Community Survey (ACS)
Additional Resources
| Resource | Learn More and Take Action |
|---|---|
| On the Map Commuting Analysis | Examine local and national commuting patterns based on where people live and work as well as by industry. Data is drawn from the Longitudinal Employer-Housing Dynamics (LEHD) program. |
| Durham City/County Comprehensive Plan | Comprehensive plans are intended to guide growth and development in an organized, efficient, and sustainable manner. To do so, they look to the future to anticipate trends and issues that could impact how growth and development occur. |
| American Community Survey (ACS) | The source of information about and data from the American Community Survey (ACS). |
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Data Distribution, 2023
Single-Occupancy Commuters
