Trends and Forecasts
Performance measurement is an important part of transportation planning, not only because it enriches the decision-making process, but also because it provides a measure of accountability to the public by ensuring that planned investments achieve community- based goals. The information on this page offers a glimpse into the future as the region continues to grow. Data depicts the expected changes in transportation performance between 2020 to 2045. Policymakers should evaluate investment scenarios to assess how well they will improve the metrics that matter most to people.
18% 88% MORE PEOPLE 46% MORE JOBS FEWER DAILY MILES TRAVELED PER PERSON
26% MORE ROADWAY VOLUME
122% INCREASE FOR FREIGHT TRUCKS STUCK IN TRAFFIC
SLOWER AVERAGE
14% 41%
TRAVEL SPEEDS
INCREASE IN RIDERSHIP ON EXISTING TRANSIT ROUTES
103%
INCREASE IN MILES TRAVELED ON CONGESTED ROUTES
10
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