Do you need a car to attend community college in New England?
In New England, 80% of community and technical college campuses have a public transit stop within walking distance.
An additional 9% — or 11 campuses — are less than five miles from an existing transit line, but not yet connected.
Accessibility requires not only transit stops, but also schedules and routes that meet the needs of today’s college students. Civic Mapping Initiative assessed the 116 campuses belonging to New England’s community and technical colleges to determine proximity to public transit; our map does not include frequency or route information. Read more about our project and methodology.
Transit Stop Proximity to Community & Technical College Campuses in New England
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 New England.
