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Age and domestic migration effects on workers' commuting distance
1McMaster University, 100081 Hamilton, ON Canada.
Transportation
|November 7, 2022
Summary
Older workers, including those over 65, show similar commuting patterns to younger workers. Recent migration and rural living are linked to longer commutes for all age groups.
Area of Science:
- Urban Planning
- Demography
- Transportation Geography
Background:
- Understanding commuting patterns is crucial for urban planning and infrastructure development.
- The aging workforce and migration trends present evolving challenges for transportation systems.
- Commute distance is influenced by residential location, migration status, and duration of residence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate commuting patterns of older workers, particularly those over 65.
- To examine the relationship between migration, residential location, and commute distance in Toronto's commuter shed.
- To determine if older workers exhibit different commuting behaviors compared to younger counterparts.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2016 Canadian Census master file.
- Disaggregated migrants based on duration of residence.
- Analyzed commute distances in relation to migration status and residential location (urban vs. rural).
Main Results:
- Living in rural areas and recent migration are significantly associated with longer commutes.
- Very recent migrants and those who moved to rural areas experienced the longest commute distances.
- Commute distance decreased as the duration of residence increased.
- Older workers generally displayed similar commuting behaviors to younger workers, with recent migrant older workers having notably long commutes.
Conclusions:
- Migration and residential choices are key determinants of commute distance.
- The duration of residence is inversely related to commute distance.
- While generally similar, specific subgroups of older workers, such as recent migrants, face longer commutes, highlighting potential planning needs.
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