Modal Split
How are we doing?
Use of sustainable transportation modes among employees is improving at a modest rate. In 2007, only 32% of Santa Monica employees used sustainable travel options. By 2020, this amount rose to 37% chose to travel via bike, foot, bus, or carpool. This indicator measures the percent of employees of large employers (50 employees or more) who have chosen to take sustainable transportation modes (bike, bus, foot, carpool) in lieu of driving alone. This information is typically provided by the City's Transportation Demand Ordinance reporting submitted annually. In 2018 -2020, the data is sourced from US Census data. The Census data does not match the data collected by the City.
Since the adoption of the LUCE and the expansion of the Expo Light Rail, Santa Monica has focused new development in mixed-use, transit oriented centers that support a multi-modal lifestyle. The City is also working to improve and increase public transit ridership, as well as upgrading and expanding Santa Monica bike lane network. By improving the efficiency of sustainable modes of transportation, the alternatives to driving alone are becoming more desirable. The City is working with Santa Monica employers to encourage and incentivize sustainable transportation with their employees as part of the Transportation Demand Ordinance.
What can I do?
- Find the best ways to get around by bus, bike, and more.
- Look up your public transit options on the Big Blue Bus .
- Bike to work. View the bike map to find the safest route to work, where to store your bike, and a list of local bike shops.
- Learn more about the Transportation Demand Ordinance