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31. How did this person usually get to work LAST WEEK? If this person usually used more than one method of transportation during the trip, mark (X) the box of the one used for most of the distance
[ ] Car, truck, or van
[ ] Bus or trolley bus
[ ] Streetcar or trolley car
[ ] Subway or elevated
[ ] Railroad
[ ] Ferryboat
[ ] Taxicab
[ ] Motorcycle
[ ] Bicycle
[ ] Walked
[ ] Worked at home -> SKIP to question 38a
[ ] Other method
[J] - Answer question 32 if you marked "car, truck or van" in question 31. Otherwise, SKIP to question 33.
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31. Mark only one box to indicate the method of transportation used to travel the longest distance to work last week.

  • Mark the "Car, truck, or van" box if the person drove a station wagon, company car, light truck of 1-ton capacity or less, truck cab, mini bus, or private limousine (NOT for hire).
  • Mark the "Streetcar or trolley car" box if the person took light rail or other vehicle that operates on tracks or rails with overhead electrical wires.
  • Mark the "Subway" box if the person took a subway, or other vehicle that operates on tracks or rails with complete separation from other vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
  • Mark the "Railroad" box if the person took Amtrak, or any other commuter train with occasional railroad crossings for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
  • Mark the "Taxicab" box if the person took a limousine such as an airport limousine for which a fare is charged.
  • Mark the "Motorcycle" box if the person rode a motorbike, moped, motor scooter, or similar vehicle that is motor driven.
  • Mark the "Bicycle" box if the person rode a bicycle or other vehicle that is pedaled.
  • Mark the "Walked" box ONLY if the person walked all the way to work and used no other means of transportation.
  • Mark the "Worked at home" box if the person worked on a farm where he/she lives, or an office or shop in the person's own home.
  • Mark the "Other method" box if the person took an airplane, helicopter, horse, horse and buggy, boat (other than public ferries), large motor home, dog sled, large truck or truck rig, All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), snow machine/snowmobile, Segway or other self-balancing electric vehicle, skateboard, inline skates, or motorized chair.