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MOBILITY IN CANTON
                                                                                                                                                                  How would you like to see current trends change?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Out of every 100 residents...
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  75 drive alone to work

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  14 take public transit

                                                                                                                                 One in four Canton residents
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  6 Carpool
                                                                                                                                chooses to carpool, take public
                                                                                                                                   transit, or walk to work.                                                                                                                                                      4 Work from Home
                                                                                                   2010 to 2014 Changes in How Residents Get to Work
                                                                                                         79% vs. 75%                                                                                                                                                                                              1 Walks

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  0 Bike
                                                                                                                                           5% vs. 7%                                                                                                                                                              2010-2014 American Community Survey Journey to Work Data
                                                                                                                                                                      11% vs. 14%
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