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Does public transit get you to work... or is it a hindrance?

GasBuddy Blog -- Most jobs in big cities are located near mass transit — but employers struggle to reach even a simple majority of qualified workers, according to a new report out today from the Brookings Institution.

The study says that employers face long odds of landing the perfect employee — only 27 percent of potential workers can get to the job within 90 minutes via public transportation. That’s despite the fact that three-quarters of all jobs in the 100 largest U.S. cities are transit accessible.

Take the NY/NJ/Long Island metro area for instance. 88.7 percent of all jobs there are in neighborhoods with public transit available, but only 36.8 percent of the workforce can reach their job in 90 minutes using public transportation...

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Submitted Jul 11, 2012 By: PD

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SCSDOG Veteran Author Toledo Posts:374 Points:872,465 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Jul 18, 2012 9:29:31 PM Ignore SCSDOG Report Abuse mass transit is awaste of our tax dollars. it would be better to have mass parking to meet co works then ride in one car, get smart people
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2012 7:54:36 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse mnrick: that sounds odd. Is it that it's an inconvenience to travel differently? It's hard to believe there is no transportation at that time of the day.
Soglaos Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:2,770 Points:737,235 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2012 12:31:35 PM Ignore Soglaos Report Abuse really
bikerchicklette Champion Author Washington Posts:5,889 Points:1,296,720 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2012 9:14:09 AM Ignore bikerchicklette Report Abuse really ?
mnrick041 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,303 Points:1,368,310 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 7:12:55 PM Ignore mnrick041 Report Abuse I live in the Minneapolis area, there is real good coverage in the city but I work in one suburb, live in another and there is no way for me to get to work on public transit, especially not when I have to be there at 6 AM.
Cheepo Champion Author Tampa Posts:9,889 Points:3,128,005 Joined:Apr 2003	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 4:16:12 PM Ignore Cheepo Report Abuse I stay home!
tnikodem Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,216 Points:533,235 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 3:55:31 PM Ignore tnikodem Report Abuse Public transportation: 1. Bus stops on the corner where I live. 2. Bus lets me out 1/2 block from work. 3. My gasoline cost -- ZERO 4. My parking cost -- ZERO 5. Total time 27 Minutes Driving: 1. Get into cold cat at home. 2. Park two blocks from work 3. Burn one gallon of gasoline (cost variable) 4. Hike two blocks (often in cold, snow, and sleet) 5. OOPS! Add an additional 15 minutes for expressway construction or accidents. 6. Pay (variable for parking $10.50/day) These do no include such "soft" differences as 1. Convenience for my wife; she does not need her own, separate car. 2. Insurance savings from not driving to.from workThe choice seems OBVIOUS!!!!!
Suzzoom Champion Author Nevada Posts:2,363 Points:505,165 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 2:35:02 PM Ignore Suzzoom Report Abuse We need public transportation in areas other than large cities, but it's rarely cost-effective.
SUV2009 Champion Author Orlando Posts:4,408 Points:1,142,240 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 2:01:45 PM Ignore SUV2009 Report Abuse Does not work for me in Orlando Florida.
bcfuelsaver Champion Author Vancouver Posts:1,623 Points:246,270 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:56:20 PM Ignore bcfuelsaver Report Abuse A hindrance.
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:51:08 PM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse The only public transportation in my home town is an aging bus that bellows smoke and soot out of its tail pipe.
1DON1 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:17,694 Points:2,722,200 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:49:24 PM Ignore 1DON1 Report Abuse 90 minutes each way for a job? I don't think I need one that badly! I get to my office in 10-15 minutes driving my gas miser auto.
Eugene_C Champion Author Columbus Posts:2,299 Points:155,995 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:48:32 PM Ignore Eugene_C Report Abuse Transit helps more people get to work, even bad transit. I know transit is bad for Gas Buddy's business model, so I'm going to let this poorly conceived opinion piece slide.
peanutsMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,678 Points:384,935 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:48:14 PM Ignore peanutsMN Report Abuse Don't use it as not available.
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,997 Points:2,345,510 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:46:47 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Public Transit? It all depends on where you live! Use public transit, drive yourself or car pool. Anywhere near the bus, light rail or high speed train you have an option to use it or not. If you don't live near public transit and cannot use it, then it's a non issue. If you drive, you will 'usually' get there sooner but deal with possible traffic congestion and have to buy fuel, insurance, vehicle registration, tolls(?) and other expenses. Sometimes public transportation does not go anywhere you need to go and driving is the only option. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. Consider using other forms of less expensive transportation to lower your cost. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
hptd All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:877 Points:496,945 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:45:16 PM Ignore hptd Report Abuse No plublic transit out here in the sticks.
gasoutherneagle Champion Author Georgia Posts:2,249 Points:737,410 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:45:05 PM Ignore gasoutherneagle Report Abuse It really doesn't exist in this region of the US with the exceptions of certain larger urban blighted zones.
CocoPaz Champion Author Santa Barbara Posts:2,370 Points:322,420 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:43:40 PM Ignore CocoPaz Report Abuse I agree with NoStrings, especially the "frequent" part. I would love to take public transport from my home to other parts of Santa Barbara, but alas, I'd have to walk 1 1/3 miles to the stop, and the bus comes only once an hour. It stops pickups at 5:30pm, just when I need it most.
tutaw Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,595 Points:841,770 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:42:52 PM Ignore tutaw Report Abuse doesn't work for everyone due to schedule and other needs. Nice for the big metro areas
H2OBurner Champion Author Utah Posts:1,923 Points:706,010 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:42:23 PM Ignore H2OBurner Report Abuse k
tex_mex13 All-Star Author Austin Posts:615 Points:275,255 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:41:56 PM Ignore tex_mex13 Report Abuse gets me to work
radiorumor Champion Author Texas Posts:2,807 Points:753,635 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:40:20 PM Ignore radiorumor Report Abuse I'm a country boy with transit to casino only
NoStrings Champion Author Ventura Posts:1,387 Points:271,280 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:37:11 PM Ignore NoStrings Report Abuse must be very reliable, safe, and frequent
repeater1 Champion Author Topeka Posts:8,298 Points:2,364,845 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:36:18 PM Ignore repeater1 Report Abuse If you are off the main roads , forget it.
RichFWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,171 Points:288,790 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:35:26 PM Ignore RichFWA Report Abuse Traffic sucks!
ibhenry Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,536 Points:457,195 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:34:28 PM Ignore ibhenry Report Abuse ok
trugasCA Champion Author California Posts:3,854 Points:160,230 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:33:29 PM Ignore trugasCA Report Abuse Don't fight traffic anymore.
Bhmf4 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,014 Points:1,232,820 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:33:26 PM Ignore Bhmf4 Report Abuse As long as I can drive and use one fourth the time as compared to public transportation, I will not use the bus if it were available.
MRHONEST Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,212 Points:1,675,680 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:32:54 PM Ignore MRHONEST Report Abuse Does not apply to me.
soakmonkey Champion Author Nevada Posts:1,448 Points:1,006,350 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:32:01 PM Ignore soakmonkey Report Abuse stale
dynamouse Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,503 Points:1,749,850 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:31:29 PM Ignore dynamouse Report Abuse NO WAY LIVE TO FAR FROM TOWN
sprocketsplines Champion Author Washington Posts:1,682 Points:860,640 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:31:09 PM Ignore sprocketsplines Report Abuse Palm Bay, Florida has a 'Vision Plan' that advocates 'Village Style' communities which encourages housing, jobs and shopping to be co-located whereas Salt Lake City, Utah is more of a city community requiring greater ease of access to public transit.
rodmizer Rookie Author Ontario Posts:19 Points:69,480 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:29:24 PM Ignore rodmizer Report Abuse Public transit would take 2 hours, 15 min to drive. Which would you do?
milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,744 Points:1,908,360 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:29:13 PM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse Said all I have to say about this YESTERDAY
DozenSpeed Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,293 Points:391,550 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:26:48 PM Ignore DozenSpeed Report Abuse Nope, pub trans sucks. The operators are crabby, the vehicles smell funny, the administrators waste money, and many on them are unattractive and creepy, and it takes for ever.
TelsaOR Champion Author Oregon Posts:3,561 Points:732,890 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:23:51 PM Ignore TelsaOR Report Abuse Yesterdays news.
lross94 Champion Author Lexington Posts:1,568 Points:1,276,315 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:21:34 PM Ignore lross94 Report Abuse I don't want to rely on someone else to get where I need to go when I need to go. Here in Lexington those giant old buses that they use typically have 2 or 3 people on them at any one time. Waste of money!
Number43 Champion Author Lexington Posts:8,697 Points:1,638,170 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:21:04 PM Ignore Number43 Report Abuse IF it paid it's own way here I wouldn't care so much. It has a special tax here with losts of money to waste. It's wasting all we give it.
nascar1411 Champion Author Idaho Posts:1,893 Points:661,340 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:20:13 PM Ignore nascar1411 Report Abuse dont have it
liao Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,442 Points:1,427,260 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:18:23 PM Ignore liao Report Abuse Half and half.
Ticobird Champion Author Huntsville Posts:3,226 Points:1,115,040 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:15:49 PM Ignore Ticobird Report Abuse I'm pretty sure if you live deep within a large city you'll have access to public transportation. I do not.
bluetatanka Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:55,901 Points:780,855 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:15:00 PM Ignore bluetatanka Report Abuse I'd have to drive to get to the public transportation, and it would take even longer ti use it.
jpgilmor Champion Author Houston Posts:2,160 Points:602,975 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:14:53 PM Ignore jpgilmor Report Abuse No
GPD1739P Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,515 Points:724,405 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:13:17 PM Ignore GPD1739P Report Abuse There IS no usable public transit in my area that'll get me to/from work. I'd use it if I had it.
tco9436 Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,772 Points:722,175 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:09:25 PM Ignore tco9436 Report Abuse before kids i rode a bike and used buses and trains to get where i was going,but now, forget about it!
bearzz Champion Author California Posts:1,427 Points:418,695 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:06:33 PM Ignore bearzz Report Abuse I did not know that most jobs were not accessible in less than 90 minutes in these areas that I think of having mass public transportation. I live in a Central Valley town in CA and using the bus to get to work could take you 90 minutes; I assumed that NY, etc. did much better. We are not familiar with what we don't experience.
Teddy95 Champion Author Dayton Posts:41,145 Points:2,696,125 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:05:00 PM Ignore Teddy95 Report Abuse Hmmm...
bullfrog69 Champion Author Texas Posts:2,304 Points:833,510 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:03:34 PM Ignore bullfrog69 Report Abuse I walk!
CaesarI Sophomore Author Augusta Posts:212 Points:26,640 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:02:53 PM Ignore CaesarI Report Abuse no help here
crusty1 All-Star Author Chicago Posts:659 Points:412,755 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2012 1:02:43 PM Ignore crusty1 Report Abuse It's the price one pays for living in the suburbs. Who wants to ride on a bus with a bunch of slump dwelling robbers and muggers.