Transportation Access and Unemployment in New York City

Transportation Access and Unemployment in New York City

GEOG-220 Final Project

Studies have shown that transportation access is one of the major factors in employment (Mengedoth 2023). In many places, lack of a car can be a barrier to employment, especially among low-income individuals who are least likely to own a car and therefore must rely on other means of transportation, such as public transportation, ride services, bikes, or walking to get to work. While public transportation options typically exist in larger urban areas, those options become more limited further from the urban center. New York City is known for its robust subway systems and thus provides an interesting site to look into how public transportation access could alleviate car ownership as a barrier to employment. In my study, I wanted to assess where in the city people had access to public transportation, how they typically got to work, and how vehicle ownership affected employment especially in areas that were further from the public transit hub.

Perry, Claire

Fall 2025

Poster

GEOG-220

Cartography Spa Data Vis/GIS

Curri, Neil

Complete

Fall 2025