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Effects of COVID-19 on Travel Behavior by Income Group

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How do changes in travel behavior vary by income group? Household income serves as a proxy for the type of jobs held by adults in the household, which, for example, affects the ability to telework. Household income also signals the resources available, such as reliable internet connection for telework and a personal vehicle to use in lieu of public transit. View which income groups differ, with statistical significance, from the $75,000-99,000 income group at the national level or for a selected state or metropolitan area.