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Downtown travel study: trips down 46%, auto share up as telecommuting climbs
Summary
An SFCTA study presented May 13 found trips to, from and within downtown San Francisco fell 46% between 2019 and 2023, telecommuting among downtown workers rose sharply, and driving's mode share increased while transit, walking and biking shares declined.
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority presented findings from its downtown travel study on May 13, showing large, persistent changes in travel behavior since the COVID-19 pandemic: trips to, from and within downtown declined 46% between 2019 and 2023, while automobile mode share increased and transit, walking and biking shares declined.
Why it matters: Downtown trip volumes and visitor patterns are closely linked to sales tax revenue and the financial health of city services. The study’s findings provide evidence for transportation and land-use decisions intended to support downtown recovery while sustaining transit ridership.
Key findings from the study…
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