Key West Transit Development Plan FY2025-2034

2.2 Journey-to-Work Patterns

2.2 Journey-to-Work Patterns The Journey-to-Work Patterns in Key West reflect the city’s compact size, with a focus on non-motorized transportation, short commutes, and the influence of the tourism industry. Table 2-7 presents data on the commute times to work for residents in the City of Key West in the years 2016 and 2021. In 2016, the total number of commuters was 13,835. The majority, 7,955 individuals (57.5%), had a commute of less than 15 minutes. The next significant segment comprised those with a commute ranging between 15-25 minutes, accounting for 4,635 commuters (33.5%). Commuters with durations of 25-35 minutes, 35-45 minutes, and 45-60 minutes constituted smaller percentages, while those with commutes exceeding 1 hour were 291 individuals (2.1%). The distribution of commute times for residents in Key West from 2016 to 2021 experienced an overall increase in the number of commuters, with a notable shift towards shorter commute durations, especially in the category exceeding 1 hour, which experienced a significant reduction. Table 2-7: City of Key West Commute Time to Work

Total Commuters

15-25 Minutes

25-35 Minutes 609 (4.4%)

35-45 Minutes 277 (2.0%) -217 (-78.4%) 60 (0.4%)

45-60 Minutes 83 (0.6%) -53 (-63.9%) 30 (0.2%)

Year

< 15 Minutes

> 1 Hour

2016

13,835

7,955 (57.5%)

4,635 (33.5%)

291 (2.1%) -96 (-33.0%) 195 (1.3%)

CHANGE

+1,136 (8.2%)

+279 (3.5%)

+964 (20.8%)

+245 (71.3%)

2021

14,971

8,234 (55.0%)

5,599 (37.4%)

853 (5.7%)

Data Source: American Community Survey 2016 (5-year estimates) and 2021 (5-year estimates)

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