Figure 1: Percent of Respondents Finding Importance in the Eight Transportation-Related Livability Characteristics, by Community Type–October 2009
Figure 1: Percent of Respondents Finding Importance in the Eight Transportation-Related Livability Characteristics, by Community Type–October 2009
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| Sidewalks | Bike Lanes | Local Transit | Long Distance Transportation | Major Roads | Airport Access | Pedestrian Friendly | Adequate Parking | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural | 94.94 | 74.71 | 87.11 | 71.4 | 90.86 | 83.67 | 88.08 | 86.58 |
| Urban | 65.95 | 54.89 | 56 | 58.02 | 94.19 | 71.19 | 76.46 | 83.22 |
| Suburban | 91.48 | 76.71 | 79.11 | 74.87 | 97.53 | 92.51 | 89.99 | 96.6 |
NOTE: The data in this figure is based on combining survey responses of “somewhat important” or “very important” for each characteristic shown. A statistically significant difference was found in public perceptions for all eight transportation-related livability characteristics; based on chi-square analysis with a p-value < 0.05.
SOURCE: U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Omnibus Household Survey, at http://www.bts.gov/programs/omnibus_surveys/household_survey/