Transportation
In the Twin Cities, Commute Times Vary Dramatically by Race
People of color spend nearly 160 additional hours a year commuting on transit compared to whites who drive to work alone.
A new report from four local advocacy groups points out a inequity in the Minneapolis/St. Paul region: Public transit users of color spend nearly 160 additional hours a year commuting, compared to whites who drive to work alone.
"It's About Time: The Transit Time Penalty and Its Racial Implications" points out that commute times are longer for all public transit riders, regardless of race. However, due to the Twin Cities’ severe socioeconomic segregation, and significantly higher rates of public transit use among people of color, white users lose less time than others.