Do you need a car to attend community college in California?
In California, 93% of community and technical colleges have a public transit stop within walking distance.
Accessibility requires not only transit stops, but also schedules and routes that meet the needs of today’s college students. Relevant public transit remains a public policy opportunity in California.
Civic Mapping Initiative assessed the 265 campuses belonging to community and technical colleges in California to determine proximity to public transit. Read more about our project and methodology.
Why is transit accessibility critical
for community college students?
Working students,
parenting students, and
students from low-income households are
overrepresented at community and technical colleges.
These students must manage “time poverty,” as they juggle family, work, and school commitments.
Statistics reflect national data from NCES and the College Board. Specific estimates for this state are not available.
Our Community & Technical College Transit Map displays all applicable campus locations in California.
