Commuting Mode

Commuting Mode

In 2017, 62% of Whistler residents traveled to work by preferred modes of mobility. There was no statistical change from 2015. Not surprisingly, summer results (68%) score more favourably than winter results (55%) and seasonal residents are keen commuters with 86% using preferred modes.

Why Monitor This

Commuting to work constitutes a large proportion of transportation trips made by Whistler residents. Transportation in single occupancy vehicles (SOV) is more resource intensive and polluting on a per person basis than other modes and commonly coincides with peak traffic volumes on Highway 99. Alternate transportation modes such as carpooling, transit, biking or walking can conveniently replace SOV transportation, especially for those journey we do regularly.

What This Measures

This indicator reveals the proportion of residents who reported commuting to work via preferred transportation alternatives, specifically mass transit, carpool or cycling.