Census/American Community Survey 2011 bike to work data

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  • October 19, 2012 at 3:08 pm #953862
    DismalScientist
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    It’s not explicitly stated on the website, but the percentages of bicycle commuters are based on your work location. Thus, Arlington to DC commuters are viewed as DC commuters.

    October 19, 2012 at 3:52 pm #953869
    DaveK
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    The wording of the questions often excludes some bike commuters and therefore undercounts the percentage as a whole. For example – “How did you commute yesterday?” If they filled it out in winter it’s possible they bike in warmer weather. It’s generally assumed commuter percentages are higher than most household travel surveys show.

    October 19, 2012 at 4:10 pm #953870
    DismalScientist
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    I’ve been corrected. Percentages are based on place of residence. If you bike to Metro, you are counted as a transit commuter if the Metro distance is longer than biking distance.

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