In fall of 2023, the Commuter Attitude Survey (CAS) collected information on National Capital Region residents’ current commuting patterns, factors that influenced their commuting choices, and perceptions of working from home. The survey reached almost 4,000 residents, from all areas of the National Capital Region.

The Commuter Attitudes Survey Report paints a picture of travel in the National Capital Region at a time of considerable change. Since similar data was collected a decade ago, the Region has made significant investments in transportation infrastructure, such as the O-Train and dedicated cycling infrastructure. At the same time, commuter behaviour in fall 2023 reflected high levels of post-pandemic working from home for office workers.

The report presents survey methods and survey findings for the NCR and for each of the City of Ottawa and Ville de Gatineau. The results will help inform transportation planning in the National Capital Region in the coming years.

The TRANS 2022 Origin-Destination Household Travel Survey was completed in Fall 2022. The Origin-Destination (OD) Survey obtained travel data from 69,480 people across 31,818 households, capturing 162,243 trips. Overall, a 5% random sample of households was surveyed throughout the National Capital Region, including urban, suburban, and rural areas. 

The preview report presents selected key findings from the OD Survey and provides a glimpse into regional travel patterns from the 2022 survey. A more detailed analysis is forthcoming, along with supporting technical reports.