about_page.Rmd

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title: "About Travel Survey Data Explorer"
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knitr::opts_chunk$set(echo = TRUE)
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#### Data Source

* [2017 Puget Sound Regional Household Travel Survey](https://www.psrc.org/household-travel-survey-program)

* [Puget Sound Regional Council](https://www.psrc.org)

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#### How Are Survey Results Used?

The surveys help the Puget Sound Regional Council and communities throughout the region plan transportation improvements. For example, what role can transit, biking and walking play in improving regional mobility? Having a complete picture of travel patterns helps produce better plans for the future.

#### About the Survey Program

The 2017 household travel survey was part of a six-year survey program for three waves (two-year survey cycles). This effort builds upon the 2014 and 2006 household travel surveys to continue to support a wide variety of agency and member data and analysis needs. The 2019 survey was completed in June 2019, and the final wave is planned for 2021, depending on funding.