2018 Impact Summit

Transportation infrastructure, access to employment, and socioeconomic factors each affect the daily commute patterns of the Chicago region's residents. For residents of Economically Disconnected Areas-- parts of the region with concentrated low income residents, limited English proficiency residents, and/or minority residents -- daily commutes can be particularly long, affecting job retention and economic prosperity. For many residents, the economic benefits of transit cannot be actualized without supportive land uses. Improving commute times and options for residents in Economically Disconnected Areas that face long commutes will require shifts in transportation, land use, and economic development planning and policy.