How do people get to work and how long does it take? Analyzing commutes and income in Greater Los Angeles
Brief
Annie Chan | Evelyn Blumenberg
March 2024
In this analysis, UCLA researchers focus on commute durations. They examine income differences in commute duration and commute mode over the last 18 years. Despite rising housing prices, commute durations declined in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic — likely due to an increase in the number of remote workers and a shift toward driving.
