The most recent Census survey data measuring total commute times, including travel to stations and the time spent waiting for buses or trains, reveals this: In the 25 metro areas where public transportation accounts for the largest share of all commuting, riders reported commute times an average of 1.9 times greater than those who drove alone.
From Governing:
The majority of time spent commuting actually isn't taken up by riding. Wait times for all transit trips nationally average around 10 minutes, according to the latest data from the Department of Transportation's National Household Travel Survey. When added to the time it takes to get to and from transit stations, this exceeds the average time riding.
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