The persevering commuter: Duration of long-distance commuting

Sandow, Erika,1978-Umeå universitet,Kulturgeografiska institutionen (författare)

The persevering commuter : Duration of long-distance commuting

A growing number of people are long-distance commuters. For some long-distance commuting is a temporary solution, while as for others it can be a more long-term strategy to promote career and income. This study addresses duration of long-distance commuting – 30 km or more between home and work – in Sweden, and what characterizes individuals who commute for shorter or longer periods. The effects of long-distance commuting in terms of economic outcome for both partners in a commuter household are analysed. The study is based on register data for the years 1995–2005 covering all long-distance commuters in Sweden. One finding is that previous experience of long-distance commuting makes it more likely to have a long duration of long-distance commuting. In addition economic incentives, such as a higher income, are positively correlated for continuing to long-distance commuting more than a few years. Furthermore, the analysis shows that male commuters benefit more in terms of economic outcome of long-distance commuting. It is concluded that the trend with increasing long-distance commuting can sustain not only gender differences on the labour market but also within households. Finally, the paper indicates that long-distance commuting is a strategic mobility choice for households, rather than a short-term solution for a few years.

Westin, Kerstin,1954-Umeå universitet,Transportforskningsenheten (TRUM)(Swepub:umu)KeWe0001 (författare)
Umeå universitetKulturgeografiska institutionen (creator_code:org_t)

Ingår i:Transportation Research Part A: Elsevier44:6, s. 433-4450965-85641879-2375

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