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Environment
Environment
In 2023, 40% of permanent residents traveled to work by preferred modes of mobility during winter months and 57% in summer, a decline in both seasons primarily to the surge in carpooling in 2021. In 2023, carpooling represents 12% of winter travel and 9% of summer, which aligns with 2021, following a spike in 2022 due to the transit strike.
Why we monitor this
Commuting to work constitutes a large proportion of transportation trips made by Whistler residents. Transportation in single occupancy vehicles (SOV) is more resource intensive and polluting on a per person basis than other modes and commonly coincides with peak traffic volumes on Highway 99. Alternate transportation modes such as carpooling, transit, biking or walking can conveniently replace SOV transportation, especially for those regular trips.
What this measures
This indicator reveals the proportion of residents who reported commuting to work via preferred transportation alternatives, specifically mass transit, carpool or cycling.
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