College - Author 1
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
Department - Author 1
Construction Management Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Construction Management
Date
8-2024
Primary Advisor/Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Phil Barlow, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, Department of Construction Management
Abstract/Summary
This paper investigates the commuting experiences of workers in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a focus on construction industry professionals. Numerous scientific studies and reports have been done regarding both traffic congestion in the Bay Area and commuting conditions for construction workers. By comparing points of information on Bay Area workers like their job type, commute length and commute satisfaction, this study aims to uncover correlations and understand who is affected the most by traffic congestion. After extensive surveys and interviews of Bay Area workers, average commute times were calculated and reported for several industry subsets, along with averages for specific positions within the construction industry. It was found that construction industry workers have the worst commutes in the Bay Area, and trade workers like carpenters and electricians commute the most of any job type, regardless of industry. These conditions are brought on by the combination of high demand for construction professionals to develop real estate in the urban centers, suboptimal transit options, and a lack of available affordable housing. With millions of people already living there and more on the way, the sprawling San Francisco Bay Area faces a lack of transportation efficiency that must be addressed.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cmsp/813
Poster Board
ethan argue request.pdf (166 kB)
Proposal
Senior Project Reflection - Ethan Argue (1).pdf (25 kB)
Reflection