Disconnected Commutes: Transportation and the Geography of Access in Catawba County

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This deep-dive analysis examines how Catawba County’s transportation system shapes opportunity and exclusion. From commute times to transit deserts, we explore how infrastructure gaps intersect with economic vulnerability, and what it will take to create a mobility network that connects all residents to jobs, education, and community life.

🔍 Key Topics Covered:
• Average commute times vs. hidden super-commutes
• Overreliance on private vehicles and low public transit usage
• Greenway Public Transportation routes, coverage, and limitations
• The geography of transit deserts in Catawba County
• Impact on seniors, low-income workers, and students
• How mobility gaps restrict access to jobs, healthcare, and schools
• Lessons from Charlotte and Chattanooga’s transit innovations
• Policy strategies to expand equitable mobility and access

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