Demographics Matter: Travel Demand, Options, and Characteristics Among Minority Populations

Race and ethnicity are important in terms of travel choices, needs, and options. Many factors contribute to the differences in patterns of travel within population segments. This paper uses data from the US Census Bureau and the National Household Travel Survey Program to examine the demographic characteristics of minority populations and the resulting differences in their travel behavior. As the U.S. society becomes more diverse over the next few decades, a significant portion of growth in travel demand will come from minority populations. Minorities on average are more transit dependent, have higher automobile occupancies, and have lower levels of vehicle ownership. Factors such as these should be considered when forecasting travel demand and developing policy and planning initiatives.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1177/1087724X09336223
• Availability:
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• Authors:
  • Contrino, Heather
  • McGuckin, Nancy
• Publication Date: 2009-4

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 361-368
• Serial:
  • Public Works Management & Policy
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Sage Publications, Incorporated
  • ISSN: 1087-724X
  • EISSN: 1552-7549
  • Serial URL: http://pwm.sagepub.com/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Demographics; Ethnic groups; Forecasting; Minorities; Race; Transportation planning; Transportation policy; Travel behavior; Travel demand
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01141751
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 20 2009 7:39AM