The document discusses who are considered "core transit riders" which includes those without access to personal vehicles such as youth without a license, those who cannot afford or choose not to own a car, seniors who can no longer drive, renters who are less likely to own a car, lower income households looking to save money, and diverse populations. Research from the Dukakis Center at Northeastern University shows that households without vehicles, renters, lower income households, and diverse populations are more likely to use transit and drive less. The document asks how the vision for Wollaston Center can be created to expand transit ridership and reduce the need for personal vehicles.

1. Re-Envisioning Wollaston
Neighborhood Planning around the Wollaston MBTA Station
Who are “core transit riders”?
No Access to Personal Vehicles
- Youth without a license
- Those choosing not to own a car
- Those who cannot afford to own a car
- Seniors who can no longer drive
Renters
- More likely to not own a car and depend on
other travel modes
Lower Income Households
- Households looking to save money by taking
transit instead of driving
Diverse Populations
- Both minority and immigrant populations
Choice Riders
- Individuals making a choice to take transit as
their preferred travel mode
The Dukakis Center at Northeastern University has shown through research and data analysis that
households without access to a vehicle, renters, lower income households, and diverse populations are
more likely to use transit and drive less.
How can we create a vision for Wollaston Center
that expands transit ridership and reduces the
need for personal vehicles?