Transit Score — Definition and What It Means for Your Income
A measure (0-100) of how well a location is served by public transportation.
Transit score rates how convenient public transportation is in a given location, based on factors like the frequency, type, and proximity of nearby transit routes. Higher scores indicate better access to buses, trains, and subways.
Why it matters
High transit scores can substantially reduce or eliminate transportation costs, which average over $1,000/month for car owners nationally.
Example
Cities like New York, Chicago, Boston, and Washington DC have high transit scores in their urban cores, allowing many residents to forgo car ownership entirely.
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Transit Score — FAQ
Which U.S. cities have the best transit?
New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington DC, San Francisco, Seattle, and Philadelphia have transit systems extensive enough to fully replace car ownership for many residents.