Choosing a place to live based on access to transportation options can help families significantly lower their cost of living.
In choosing the South Side, the Barack Obama Foundation cited the opportunity to make a transformative economic impact, intense community support for the project, the area's rich history and connection with the Obamas, proximity to the University of Chicago, easy access to transportation options, and the chance to inspire young people in Chicago and around the world.
The Dutch seem to be opting for places where children can roam, places where individuals regardless of ethnicity or economic status have access to myriad transportation options, and, most importantly, places with social connection instead of isolation.
"Uber's technology has expanded access to reliable transportation options for all riders, including those with disabilities and has enabled people with disabilities to earn income in new ways," an Uber spokesperson said in a statement to TechCrunch.
We must be careful to ensure equal access to all transportation options by providing safe alternatives to the subway".
"We saw a tremendous need for seniors to have access to affordable transportation options, so we were looking for the biggest provider with the biggest coverage," said grandPad Chief Executive Scott Lien.
In Atlanta, for example, nearly half of the 100,000 commuters who use MARTA to get to work each day say they don't have access to alternate transportation options.
We will continue to work closely with the CPUC to enable access to safe, reliable transportation options for all Coloradans.
"There is always more to be done and we will continue working hard to expand access to affordable, reliable transportation options for all".
Ridesharing customers don't care too much about the actual vehicle they are riding in, and they provide an aggregation point for consumers who wish to access a pool of transportation options.
This however is not always the case, in major urban areas, where residents have access to variety of transportation options, distance can be a less influential factor and travellers tend to choose transport modes that provide better service rather than being nearby.
