Public transportation is the lifeblood of New York City. It affects so many critical areas of life, including employment, social networks, arts participation, health, and wellness. Commuting times, subway and taxi accessibility, and availability of bicycle lanes all play a role in New Yorkers’ quality of life. Commuting times between black and white residents were explored, as were subway and taxi accessibility for individuals with a disability. Though the City has pushed New Yorkers to use sustainable ways of getting around, some boroughs are not as equipped as others with bicycle lanes.

To understand Transportation as a function of inequality, we used four indicators:

• Race & Commuting Time
• Disability & Subway Accessibility
• Disability & Taxi Accessibility
• Location & Bicycle Lanes

Take a look at the chart to your right for an overall picture of this topic, and then look at each indicator and the scores in context for more detail and additional findings.