TABLE 3 Comparison of Survey Estimates for Subway Ridership with Actual System Statistics
TABLE 3 Comparison of Survey Estimates for Subway Ridership with Actual System Statistics
| 1995 | 2001 | Percentage change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| System statistics | |||
| MTA subway riders (000) | 1,107.9 | 1,412.5 | |
| Estimated PATH riders from PATH survey (000) (c,d) | 57.1 | 60.0 | |
| Survey estimates | |||
| Main mode subway (000) | 1,283.5 | ||
| Access/egress 1: subway-main mode subway (000) | 83.9 | ||
| Access/egress 2-5: subway-main mode subway (000) (a) | 6.6 | ||
| Access/egress: main mode not subway (000) | 35.3 | ||
| Total survey: subway | 1,409.4 | ||
| No subway segments: main mode subway (000) | 352.2 | ||
| Subway segments: main mode subway (000) | 646.3 | ||
| Consecutive subway segments: main mode subway (000) (b) | 136.2 | ||
| Total survey: subway | 1,134.7 | 24.2% |
Assumptions:
(a) Consecutive access/egress by subway suggest PATH in 2001.
(b) Consecutive segments include subway transfer and PATH.
(c) In 2001, PATH + subway could be 60,000-80,000 trips per weekday, annualized to approximately 60,000 per day.
(d) Census 1990-2000 county work flow indicates 9.8% growth in New Jersey workers in New York; assume 1995-2000 = 5% then 1995 PATH riders = 57,100.
Sources: New York State Department of Transportation, NPTS/NHTS tabulations.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) ridership statistics.
Port Authority Trans-Hudson Corporation (PATH), Monthly passenger traffic by station, various years, obtained by special request of New York State Department of Transportation, Passenger Transportation Division.