Overcoming Spatial Mismatch Public Transportation’s Relationship with Labor Force Participation Rates
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Previous research has indicated that access to public transportation makes travel easier, ameliorating the effects of spatial mismatch and thereby creating more opportunities for individuals with limited mobility due to disability or lack of car ownership. However, other research has indicated that public transportation has little to no effect on labor force participation rates. This paper aims to investigate the question: Does public transportation ridership affect cities’ labor force participation rates? A simple random sample of thirty American cities was analyzed using an LS regression. The results show that although existing public transportation does not seem to correlate with LFP rates, public transportation may still be a useful way to reduce commute times and connect vulnerable populations to wider society.
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