The 2013 American Community Survey which included nearly 143 million respondents revealed that 76.4% of those commuting to work drove alone. Of the remaining means of transportation to work, 9.4% carpooled, 5.2% used public transportation while 4.4% worked from home, and 2.8% walked. All other means of transportation accounted for less than 2%.
Means of Transportation to Work, 2013
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Means of Transportation to Work, 2013
| Means of transportation | Number of respondents | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 109,277,215 | 76.4% |
| Carpooled | 13,387,020 | 9.4% |
| Public transportation | 7,393,159 | 5.2% |
| Taxicab | 160,975 | 0.1% |
| Motorcycle | 295,733 | 0.2% |
| Bicycle | 882,198 | 0.6% |
| Walked | 4,000,459 | 2.8% |
| Other means | 1,336,608 | 0.9% |
| Worked at home | 6,229,012 | 4.4% |
| Total | 142,962,379 | 100% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, 2013 American Community Survey, Table B08301, 1-year estimates. | ||