How are we getting around? Do we cycle to work? How far is the commute?

Alternative Transportation Use - In 2006, 26.3% of workers in Greater Victoria used sustainable transportation (public transit, walking or cycling) up from 24.9% in 2001, and 22.2% of Canadians. Greater Victoria ranked fourth overall in Canada, following Montreal at 28.8%, Ottawa-Gatineau at 28.4% and Toronto at 28.0%.

 
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Work Commute Distance - The median commute to work for residents of Greater Victoria in 2006 was 4.6 km down slightly from 4.7 km in 2001, but significantly less than 6.5 km for British Columbians and 7.6 for Canadians.

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Transportation Infrastructure - As of spring 2008, there were 532 km of bicycle trails and dedicated bike lanes in the Capital Region, and 3,213 km of roads for vehicles, including public transit.

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Public Transit Use - In 2006, 10.2% of workers used public transportation to get to work, up from 9.7% in 2001, but less than 10.3% provincially and 11.0% nationally.

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Cruise Ship Traffic - In 2007, 182 cruise ships and 16 pocket cruise ships brought 335,570 passengers to Victoria.

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Methods of Getting to Work or School in Greater Victoria
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Traffic at Victoria’s International Airport
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