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A significant increase in immigrant populations in the U.S. poses various social and economic issues. Transportation mobility is one of the most crucial components to facilitate economic activities of new immigrants. Using the 2006 IPUMS (Integrated Public Use Microdata Series), this paper analyzed the work-trip mode of new immigrants in comparison with non-immigrants. This study found that workers’ immigration history is associated with their work-trip modes. Immigrants are still more likely to use non-drive alone trip modes after controlling various personal, household, and other characteristics. Special efforts to support carpooling or community-based transit service among new immigrants are necessary. Female immigrants are still less likely to use public transit after adjusting various covariates including household income and vehicle availability. Also, a lower propensity toward carpooling among highly educated immigrants is noteworthy. The notable increase in immigrant populations requires more attention and effort in both research and practice.

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10-2765

English

17p

2010

Transportation Research Board 89th Annual Meeting

DVD

References; Tables (3)

Carpools; Economic and social factors; Immigrants; Mobility; Mode choice; Public transit; Transportation policy; Work trips

Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning

Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 2010 Paper #10-2765

TRIS, TRB

Jan 25 2010 11:21AM