≈ 3.5%
Transit commute share
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Transit commute share (%) | 3.5 | 3.1 |
National ranking
Colorado ranks #23 of 48 states by transit share of commuting.
| #1 | New York | 122 |
| #2 | Oregon | 60 |
| #3 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #4 | Vermont | 44 |
| #5 | Illinois | 38 |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | 24 |
| #7 | New Jersey | 11% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | 9.5% |
| #9 | Connecticut | 8.4% |
| #10 | Hawaii | 8.4% |
| #11 | Arkansas | 8.4% |
| #12 | Mississippi | 8.4% |
| #13 | Alabama | 8.4% |
| #14 | South Carolina | 8.4% |
| #15 | West Virginia | 8.4% |
| #16 | Nebraska | 8.4% |
| #17 | Maryland | 8.4% |
| #18 | Iowa | 8.4% |
| #19 | Idaho | 8.4% |
| #20 | Kansas | 8.4% |
| #21 | Washington | 5.4% |
| #22 | Virginia | 4.2% |
| #23 | Colorado | 3.5% |
| #24 | Minnesota | 3% |
| #25 | Rhode Island | 2.4% |
| #26 | Delaware | 2% |
| #27 | Arizona | 1.8% |
| #28 | Florida | 1.7% |
| #29 | Georgia | 1.7% |
| #30 | Texas | 1.4% |
| #31 | Wisconsin | 1.4% |
| #32 | Nevada | 1.4% |
| #33 | Ohio | 1.3% |
| #34 | Michigan | 1.2% |
| #35 | Indiana | 1.1% |
| #36 | New Mexico | 1.1% |
| #37 | New Hampshire | 1% |
| #38 | Missouri | 1% |
| #39 | Maine | 1% |
| #40 | North Carolina | 1% |
| #41 | Alaska | 1 |
| #42 | Tennessee | 0.7% |
| #43 | Montana | 0.4% |
| #44 | South Dakota | 0.4% |
| #45 | Oklahoma | 0.3% |
| #46 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #47 | Utah | 0 |
| #48 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Denver's RTD system operates light rail and bus rapid transit lines, though public transit ridership remains modest relative to car commuting statewide. Key figures for Colorado include Transit commute share of ≈ 3.5%, offering a clear snapshot of public transit in the state. Understanding public transit helps residents, businesses and policymakers compare Colorado to national and regional benchmarks.