Factors Affecting Commute Times in the 1990s

Status: Complete
Report Date: 01/01/2007

Summary:

The average length of time it took Minnesota workers to commute to work increased about 2.5 minutes during the 1990s, a larger-than-normal increase. Unidentified factors other than urban sprawl and traffic congestion were thought to be creating a significant shift in commuter behavior. A detailed statistical analysis showed little correlation between economic factors and commute times, and that some of the increase was due to a change in methodology in the 2000 census.

Final Deliverables:

Report #2007-02