Virginia InitiativeBlueprint for Affordable Mobility
Metrics

Transportation affordability metrics.

A defined set of measures that operationalize the framework — credible, comparable, and decision-ready for state agencies, MPOs, and local governments.

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Virginia regions, by metric.

Select a metric to shade the map. Click a region to see its profile. Values are illustrative placeholders pending integration of authoritative data sources.

Southwest Virginia: 21.4 % of incomeSouthwest Virginia21.4%Shenandoah Valley: 18.2 % of incomeShenandoah Valley18.2%Southside: 22.7 % of incomeSouthside22.7%Central Virginia: 19.1 % of incomeCentral Virginia19.1%Greater Richmond: 16.8 % of incomeGreater Richmond16.8%Northern Virginia: 13.4 % of incomeNorthern Virginia13.4%Hampton Roads: 17.6 % of incomeHampton Roads17.6%Eastern Shore: 23.9 % of incomeEastern Shore23.9%
Share of household income spent on transportation.
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  1. M01

    Transportation Cost Burden

    Measures the share of household income spent on transportation.

  2. M02

    Job Accessibility Index

    Measures how many jobs residents can reach within defined travel-time thresholds.

  3. M03

    Transit Access Score

    Measures proximity, frequency, and usefulness of public transportation.

  4. M04

    Commute Affordability Score

    Combines commute time, commute cost, and income level.

  5. M05

    Housing + Transportation Burden

    Measures combined housing and transportation costs as a share of household income.

  6. M06

    Mobility Equity Index

    Identifies communities with limited transportation options or disproportionate travel burdens.

  7. M07

    Investment Impact Score

    Estimates which transportation investments create the greatest affordability improvement.

  8. M08

    Regional Competitiveness Score

    Measures how transportation access supports workforce participation and business growth.

How they're used

Together, these metrics power benchmarking, scenario modeling, and investment prioritization.

No single metric tells the whole story. Combined, they let decision-makers compare localities, evaluate trade-offs across investment alternatives, and identify where transportation is — or isn't — delivering affordability outcomes.

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