Millenials and Mobility

Two major reports on transit in the United States were released this morning. Below are some of the major takeaways.

The American Public Transit Association released a report titled, “Millennials and Mobility: Understanding the Millennial Mindset,” in which it investigated the travelling trends of those Americans born between 1982 and 2003. Meanwhile, the U.S. Public Interest Research Group released “A New Way to Go,” examining how smartphone technologies are revolutionizing transportation options for Americans.

The APTA report, sought to establish the “implications for public transportation in the United States” of the changing habits of a new generation.

Among some of the more interesting findings:

Two quotes that sum up this report pretty well:

The PIRG report looked at ways in which the technological revolution is affecting transportation in the US. Some quick takeaways:

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