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Inclusive Infrastructure Moves MillennialsJonathan L. Harris

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MILLENNIALS ON THE MOVE: ATTRACTING YOUNG WORKERS THROUGH BETTER TRANSPORTATION

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Given the important role millennials will play in Rhode Island’s economic

future, what can the state do to become a more attractive place for them

to live and work? One promising approach is to develop a transportation

infrastructure that suits the millennial lifestyle, providing flexibility and

supporting the active, urban way of life these young people value.

FIG. 4 WHERE URBAN MILLENNIALS LIVE

(b) About 14% of Rhode Island’s population is over age 65, making it the 11th oldest state in the nation. It also has the largest share of people 85 and older in the country.

In a small state with an aging population, mil-lennials are an important group to attract and retain as residents.(b) Businesses are looking for tech-savvy workers with scientific and techni-cal skills who can stay up-to-speed in a rapidly changing world. Millennials also have the educa-tional background many employers are seeking, as they are more likely to have an undergraduate or postsecondary degree than adults from earlier generations.6

Transportation factors heavily into where mil-lennials choose to live: According to a study by the Transportation Research Board, urban young adults without children make these deci-sions primarily based on whether a city is “easy to get around,” with “plenty of public transit op-tions available.”7 Nearly two-thirds of millennials report a preference for mixed-use communities with a variety of businesses and entertainment options clustered together.5

FIG.3 EDUCATION LEVELS OF TWENTY-FIVE TO THIRTY TWO YEAR OLDS ACROSS GENERATIONS

Source: Pew Research Center17

Source: Transportation Research Board7*

50%

Silent(1965)

43 39

High School Degree Only

Bachelor’s Degreeor More

33

26

13

24 25

34

Early Boomers(1979)

Gen Xers(1995)

Millennials(2013)

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Based on a survey of 1,000 people age 22 to 34 living in Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, and Washington D.C.

Outside the city, but close enough for semi-regular trips into the main part of the city

Just outside the city, but close enough for regular trips into the main part of the city

Within the city limits, but not downtown

Near downtown

Right downtown

11.0%

33.2%

22.0%19.8%

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Bike Paths in Providence by Type






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Providence– MadisonBicycleShowdown


Madison,WI

Population 248,951BikeLanes: 268milesProtectedBikeLanes: 152miles

Providence,RI

Population 179,207BikeLanes: 38milesProtectedBikeLanes: 13.8miles

Madison | Providence Bicycle Showdown






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MILLENNIALS ON THE MOVE: ATTRACTING YOUNG WORKERS THROUGH BETTER TRANSPORTATION

Blackstone River Bikeway Connector

Pawtucket and Central Falls Commuter Rail Stop

Washington Bridge Bikeway and Linear Pedestrian Park

South Water and Point Street Pedestrian Bridge

FIG.7 PROPOSED RHODE ISLAND TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS

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