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Impact 4: Safe, Affordable, Accessible Transportation System

The community indicators on this page provide an overview of how Santa Cruz County residents are doing in key areas of this community impact. This helps us understand how our community is doing overall, and whether particular people or areas in the county are experiencing greater challenges or hardships that need to be addressed. To learn more about any community indicator, click See More Data. 
Indicators

Commuting to Work

Commuting to Work is an everyday occurrence. 
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Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 26.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 26.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.0.
Mean Travel Time to Work
(Compared to CA Counties)
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met. Compared to the HP 2030 Target (5.3%), the target has not been met.
Workers Commuting by Public Transportation
(Compared to Healthy People 2030 Target)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
Workers who Walk to Work
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
Workers Who Carpool to Work
(Compared to Trend over Time)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Transportation Expenditures

The cost of transportation.
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15.0%
Community Spending on Transportation
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 2.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.8%. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 2.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 3.8%.
Gasoline and Other Fuels Spending-to-Income Ratio
(Compared to CA Counties)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Death Rate Due to Motor Vehicles;Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate

Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death among people ages 5 through 34 in the United States. In addition to negative health effects, motor vehicle collisions have significant economic impacts; the costs of medical care and productivity losses resulting from motor vehicle accidents are estimated at around $100 billion per year. 
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Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing, not significantly.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 10.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.8. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 10.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 21.8.
Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Motor Vehicle Traffic Collisions
(Compared to CA Counties)
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is decreasing, not significantly.
Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 0.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.0. Compared to CA Counties, Santa Cruz has a value of 0.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 26.0.
Bicycle-Involved Collision Rate
(Compared to CA Counties)

County: Santa Cruz

INDICATORS

Bikeway Miles

Bike lanes allow bicyclists to ride at their preferred speed and protect them more from motorists.
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Bikeway Miles

229
Miles
Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly. Over time, the Santa Cruz value is increasing significantly.
(Compared to Trend over Time)
Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (229) is greater and better than the previously measured value (227). Compared to the prior value, Santa Cruz (229) is greater and better than the previously measured value (227).
(Compared to Prior Value)

County: Santa Cruz

Indicators

Use of Environmentally-Friendly, ADA-Accessible Modes of Transportation

Although a data source is not available at this time, DataShare partners are monitoring different sources and options to fill this gap. If you know of a specific data source or another indicator that offers similar information, contact datasharescc@gmail.com 
Indicators

Neighborhood Walkability Score

Although a data source is not available at this time, DataShare partners are monitoring different sources and options to fill this gap. If you know of a specific data source or another indicator that offers similar information, contact datasharescc@gmail.com 
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Road Maintenance

Although a data source is not available at this time, DataShare partners are monitoring different sources and options to fill this gap. If you know of a specific data source or another indicator that offers similar information, contact datasharescc@gmail.com 
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Pavement Index

Although a data source is not available at this time, DataShare partners are monitoring different sources and options to fill this gap. If you know of a specific data source or another indicator that offers similar information, contact datasharescc@gmail.com 

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