Revised travel patterns from COVID have reduced the vehicle miles travelled to work in Saint Paul. Walking trips are increasing and demand for bicycle and scooter trips is on the rise.
The majority of trips taken in Saint Paul are people driving alone in their vehicles, often for distances less than one mile. No- and low- carbon transportation modes, like biking, public transit, rideshare, using a scooter, and walking, all minimize emissions compared with single passenger vehicles. They also offer co-benefits like reducing traffic congestion, improving mental health and well-being, and minimizing cost to the individual. Providing residents with easy alternatives can help reduce the number of people who drive alone and reduce the per-person vehicle miles driven each year.
