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How Americans Spend Their Commute: Surprising Facts About Driving, Walking, and More
- Driving is the most commonly used form of transportation among Americans (65%).
- The majority of Americans believe they drive about the right amount (59%).
- A YouGov poll found walking (93%) and riding a bike/scooter (93%) as the most enjoyable methods of transportation.
- Americans believe that walking (77%) and driving (74%) are relatively safe compared to other transportation modes.
- Most Americans believe that walking (73%) and riding a bike/scooter (60%) have a more positive environmental impact than other modes of transportation.
- Public transportation has its own etiquette. Most Americans feel it is fine to nap (59%) or chat with strangers (64%), but vaping (15%), playing music (23%), and eating strong-smelling foods (59%) are generally frowned upon.
- Americans living in rural areas (1%) are much less likely than Americans from cities (16%), towns (10%), and suburban areas (8%) to ride a train at least once a month.
- The majority of Americans who use each method of transportation are most likely to find walking (93%), riding a bike/scooter (93%), and driving (89%) very or somewhat enjoyable.
- A large majority of Americans (81%) think it is always or usually inappropriate to violate priority seating rules on public transportation.
- These trends suggest a potential future where transportation habits become more diverse and mindful of both personal and environmental impact.
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