WHO RIDES THE BUS: Examining Transit Ridership in Marion County WHO RIDES THE BUS | Page 9

Group C
Top Home Neighborhoods: Downtown, Near Eastside,
Far Eastside, Near Westside
About This Group Typical Rider
This group’s riders are less employed than riders
overall, and tend to use transit for a variety of
purposes. A third of these riders are students
(of any educational level). This group has the
highest proportion of K-12 students of any group,
as well the highest proportion of riders under
18 years old. More than 40 percent of riders are
age 50 or older. This group’s riders are entirely
riders of color who have moderate transit service
compared to other groups. Service will improve
by about 9 percent by 2021. Older person of color, not employed, and using
transit a few times a week for social, shopping,
and health needs. Or, student of color using the
bus for school and social purposes.
Transit Service and Usage
Group C riders live in neighborhoods where
more than two in five households are cost
burdened, and per capita income is around
$21,000. Employment density is around 12 jobs
per acre, which is more than twice the average
for the county. However, these riders are largely
unemployed. While a high proportion of school-
aged riders can account for the group’s low
unemployment, a large proportion of riders
may benefit from improved access to other
jobs or job training. Older, retired riders and
the youth in this group would also benefit from
improved access to social, shopping, and other
destinations.
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