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Impact 4: Safe, Affordable, Accessible Transportation System

 

Commuting to Work

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Mean Travel Time to Work

This indicator shows the average daily travel time to work in minutes for workers 16 years of age and older.
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Mean Travel Time to Work

Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)

County: Santa Cruz

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Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Public transportation offers mobility to U.S. residents, particularly people without cars. Transit can help bridge the spatial divide between people and jobs, services, and training opportunities.
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Workers Commuting by Public Transportation

Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 1.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 0.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.5%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 1.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 0.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.5%.
(Compared to CA Counties)

County: Santa Cruz

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Workers who Walk to Work

This indicator shows the percentage of workers aged 16 years and over who get to work by walking.
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Workers who Walk to Work

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.5%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.5%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 4.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 1.2%.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (2.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.6% which is higher and better. Compared to the CA Value (2.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.6% which is higher and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.6% which is higher and better. Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 4.6% which is higher and better.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

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Workers who Carpool to Work

This indicator shows the percentage of people commuting to work by carpool.
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Workers Who Carpool to Work

Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (8.9) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.8). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (8.9) is greater and better than the previously measured value (7.8).
(Compared to Prior Value)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Santa Cruz

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Workers who Drive Alone to Work

This indicator shows the percentage of workers aged 16 years and over who get to work by driving alone in a car, truck, or van.
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Workers who Drive Alone to Work

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 73.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 76.4%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 73.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 76.4%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 79.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 82.3%.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (68.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (68.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is lower and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is lower and better. Compared to the US Value (71.7%), Santa Cruz has a value of 64.2% which is lower and better.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

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Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

This indicator measures the proportion of commuters who drive alone to work and commute for more than 30 minutes.
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Solo Drivers with a Long Commute

Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.8%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 35.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 42.8%.
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%. Compared to U.S. Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 32.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 41.8%.
(Compared to U.S. Counties)
Compared to the CA Value (41.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is lower and better. Compared to the CA Value (41.6%), Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is lower and better.
(Compared to CA State Value)
Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is higher and worse. Compared to the US Value (36.4%), Santa Cruz has a value of 37.4% which is higher and worse.
(Compared to U.S. Value)

County: Santa Cruz

 
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