According to this Boston Globe article: Boston commuters' feet are first we are the most likely to walk to work. About 12 1/2 percent of workers hoof it, according to the study. Landman said the city's top ranking among the 50 cities with the biggest workforces might be a result of empty nesters returning from the suburbs and leaving their cars behind.
Boston ranked 49th in carpooling, with 43 percent of drivers motoring alone.
The 2005 figures are the latest released as part of the bureau's American Community Survey .
While nearly 5 percent nationwide used public transport to get to work, 32 percent of Boston residents used public transit, ranking fourth in the nation.
In Boston, about 3 percent work at home .
Despite Boston's reputation as unfriendly to bicyclists, Boston ranked 13th in the nation for pedaling to work. Ah, my frugal yankee neighbors - at 48.5 cents per mile, walking can be a real money saver!Labels: Saving Energy, Saving Money |
