The 2024 Go Glendale Annual Commute Survey
Throughout October 2024, Go Glendale administered their annual Commute Survey. The Commute Survey serves as a way to gather helpful data on how residents and employees of our member sites travel to work. This allows us to understand the commuting trends within our membership, including why residents and employees choose their commute type and what would encourage a switch to a mode which is more sustainable.
Go Glendale will use the data and feedback gathered to implement strategies, including educational resources and events, to encourage more efficient transportation options like carpooling, public transit, or cycling, ultimately serving our mission to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality, accessibility, and mobility.
Average Vehicle Ridership (AVR)
The key factor that we look for when conducting the survey is the Average Vehicle Ridership, or AVR. The AVR is calculated by taking the number of trips taken to or from a work or residential site and dividing it by the number of those trips taken alone in a private vehicle.
In 2024, the AVR of our surveyed members was 2.41 — an 8% improvement from the 2023 AVR of 2.21, and well above the city-mandated AVR of 1.25.
Travel Mode Split
Another factor that we look for is the travel mode split, or the portion of residents and employees using each different type of commute. Our categories were driving alone, ridesharing, carpooling, taking the bus, taking the train, riding a bike, walking, and teleworking.
Out of these categories, an improvement of note was in how many people were taking trips in private vehicles. Last year, 55% of members surveyed said they drove alone as their commute. In 2024, only 45% said they drove alone. Additionally, we saw increased percentages in the number of people carpooling, taking the train, riding a bike, walking, and teleworking.
Interest in New Modes
We also ask survey respondents which other modes of commute they would be interested in trying. Around 35% of respondents said they would like to try taking the train and around 26% said they would like to try taking the bus.
The results of the 2024 Commute Survey reveal exciting progress in Glendale's transportation habits. With a noticeable decrease in the number of people driving alone, along with increases in sustainable modes, we are moving closer to a more efficient, accessible, and environmentally friendly future for Glendale. Together, we are driving change—one commute at a time.
