Transit Accessibility

Transit accessibility, or the measure of how easy it is for an individual to travel to a desired destination using public transportation is rooted in many transportation system decisions and characteristics, including land-use planning, network design, system operations, and population demographics. The Transit Accessibility indicator provides the aggregate frequency of transit service during peak evening hours in a neighborhood within a quarter-mile of a transit station. Higher numbers indicate high frequency and/or close proximity to service. Data is available for download at the block group level through the EPA’s Smart Location Database. Communities with good transit accessibility have high public transit ridership, which, in turn, has a demonstrated impact on physical activity rates, obesity, and Body Mass Index (BMI). High numbers of transit trips also act as a substitute for auto trips which can help reduce air pollution and motor vehicle collisions. Although posted with the Transportation Services domain, the Transit Accessibility indicator is linked to the Economic Health, Educational Opportunities, Employment Opportunities, Environmental Hazards, Healthy Systems and Public Safety, Housing, and Neighborhood Characteristics.

Neighborhood Indicator Value Ranksort ascending
South Pratt 0 96
Dolomite 0 96
Liberty Highlands 0 96
Hillman Park 0 96
Spring Lake 0.2 95
Killough Springs 0.3 92
Bridlewood 0.3 92
Maple Grove 0.3 92
Huffman 0.7 89
Airport Highlands 0.7 89
Penfield Park 0.7 89
Green Acres 0.8 88
West Brownville 1 87
South East Lake 1.5 85
Sandusky 1.5 85
Smithfield Estates 1.8 83
Echo Highlands 1.8 83
Roosevelt 2 82
Belview Heights 2.1 81
Roebuck Springs 2.2 80
East Brownville 2.3 79
Apple Valley 2.4 75
Overton 2.4 75
Druid Hills 2.4 75
Hooper City 2.4 75
Brownsville Heights 2.7 74
Evergreen 2.9 73
Bush Hills 3 71
Sherman Heights 3 71
Sun Valley 3.2 70
Pine Knoll Vista 3.3 68
Brummitt Heights 3.3 68
Crestwood South 3.5 66
Collegeville 3.5 66
Inglenook 3.6 65
Brown Springs 3.7 64
North Birmingham 3.8 62
Fairmont 3.8 62
Crestwood North 4 59
Enon Ridge 4 59
Hillman 4 59
Oxmoor 4.2 56
Kingston 4.2 56
Mason City 4.2 56
North Pratt 4.5 55
Oak Ridge Park 4.7 51
East Thomas 4.7 51
Grasselli Heights 4.7 51
Riley 4.7 51
Eastwood 4.8 50
Glen Iris 4.9 49
Roebuck 5 48
Germania Park 5.1 47
North East Lake 5.2 45
Crestline 5.2 45
Acipco-Finley 5.3 43
South Woodlawn 5.3 43
Powderly 5.4 41
Highland Park 5.4 41
Oakwood Place 5.5 40
Jones Valley 5.7 39
Woodlawn 5.9 36
Redmont Park 5.9 36
West End Manor 5.9 36
Zion City 6 33
Tarpley City 6 33
Oak Ridge 6 33
Fairview 6.2 32
Central Pratt 6.3 30
Ensley Highlands 6.3 30
South Titusville 6.7 27
Garden Highlands 6.7 27
West Goldwire 6.7 27
Thomas 6.9 26
Norwood 7.2 25
East Lake 7.6 24
Ensley 7.7 23
Central Park 7.9 22
Woodland Park 8 21
East Avondale 8.2 19
Gate City 8.2 19
Wylam 8.7 17
Industrial Center 8.7 17
Tuxedo 8.8 16
Wahouma 9.3 14
Harriman Park 9.3 14
Forest Park 10.5 13
Arlington - West End 10.8 12
College Hills 12 11
Graymont 12.4 10
North Titusville 16.2 9
Rising - West Princeton 19.3 8
East Birmingham 20.3 7
North Avondale 23.3 6
Smithfield 23.5 5
Fountain Heights 44.7 4
Five Points South 50.1 3
Central City 74.7 2
Southside 91.3 1

Key Citations:
1. Cervero R, Duncan M. Walking, bicycling, and urban landscapes: evidence from the San Francisco Bay Area. American Journal of Public Health. September 2003; 93(9):1478-1483.
2. Guerra E, Cervero R, Tischler D. The half-mile circle: does it best represent transit station catchments? UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies, July 2011.
3. Ewing R, Cervero R. Travel and the built environment: a meta-analysis. Journal of the American Planning Association. 2010; 76:3(2010):265-294.