Memph
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Looks like Statscan has data on this, at least for Canada's biggest cities: http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/as-sa/97-561/tables-tableaux-notes-eng.cfm#set4
Toronto: http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-r...s-cartes/CSD-CT/TorontoPOW_Sustainable_ec.pdf
If Statscan knows that certain census tracts have commute mode shares that fall within a certain range, that suggests they know they exact number. I don't know where I can find that data though, census tract profiles only have commute mode share by place of residence, not place of work.
Considering places like Trinity-Niagara, Beaconsfield Village and the Junction have 50%+ mode share by transit/biking/walking, despite not being served by GO trains or the subway, I suspect places like the Financial District would be well above 50%. If places like the Financial District only have 10-20% of commuters driving for instance, that suggests that improving transit to that area won't do much (except maybe encourage more development). Does anyone know what/where the exact numbers are for various parts of Toronto (esp the downtown areas)?
Toronto: http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-r...s-cartes/CSD-CT/TorontoPOW_Sustainable_ec.pdf
If Statscan knows that certain census tracts have commute mode shares that fall within a certain range, that suggests they know they exact number. I don't know where I can find that data though, census tract profiles only have commute mode share by place of residence, not place of work.
Considering places like Trinity-Niagara, Beaconsfield Village and the Junction have 50%+ mode share by transit/biking/walking, despite not being served by GO trains or the subway, I suspect places like the Financial District would be well above 50%. If places like the Financial District only have 10-20% of commuters driving for instance, that suggests that improving transit to that area won't do much (except maybe encourage more development). Does anyone know what/where the exact numbers are for various parts of Toronto (esp the downtown areas)?
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