Long Island: Seven Groan-Worthy Statistics About Commuting to NYC
In the last 15 months, a potent mix of changing social mores, coupled with the uncertainty of COVID-19, have rewritten the DNA of the traditional small business office environment. As employees emerge into a new workplace landscape shaped by the pandemic, commuters are feeling the pinch of returning to a physical office space. Below are seven key statistics regarding the commute from Great Neck to Manhattan that speak directly to the struggles that the modern employee faces. With such a groan-worthy collection of stats, it's easy to see why the shared office spaces at CMPND are surging in popularity. Renting office space through CMPND, especially by the hour, gives Great Neck' residents the leverage and professional agility to work remotely while simultaneously maintaining a physical office presence.
Historically, 1.4 Million Long Islanders Commute Everyday
More than 11 million people are working in the greater NYC metropolitan area. While many of those people live in one of the city's five boroughs, populated areas like Great Neck serve as home to a major contingent of employees as well. In fact, more than 1.4 million Long Island residents commute to the city every day. Extrapolate that to the population of Great Neck —one of the first Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stops outside of Queens, and you've got one jam-packed commute on your hands. CMPND is Great Neck's best co-working space, designed specifically to beat the commute.
2. NYC Has More the 600,00 Super Commuters —Including Those From Nassau County
Great Neck residents are lucky, however. With their proximity to the city, as well as access to CMPND's shared workspaces, The commute into the city is (relatively) short. Many Long Islanders have it worse. The NYC office environment is home to more than 600,000 super commuters, people who commute more than 3 hours to work. These people primarily come from:
Connecticut
New Jersey
Suffolk County
While the average Great Neck resident still has quite a ride ahead of them, things could always be worse.
3. The Average Commute is 34.5 Minutes
According to Newsday, the average Great Neck resident has nearly a 35-minute commute one way. That number is commensurate with travel times nationwide. The only problem? The numbers are slightly skewed.
The average ride of the LIRR takes 45 minutes to get from Great Neck to Penn Station. Add to that the fact that a typical car ride from Manhattan to Great Neck takes more than an hour. The average is dragged down by a select few Long Island residents who pursue private transportation, specifically via air travel. CMPND's flexible office spaces for rent eliminate the time spent involved.
4. In 2020, NYC Saw a 76% Increase in Commuter Deaths
Forget about the time spent involved with commuting from LI to Manhattan. Last year proved that the roadways aren't getting any safer. In 2020, there were 243 traffic-related deaths. Even worse, the year of the pandemic saw driver injuries and deaths skyrocket a whopping 76%. Stay off the roads with your very own shared co-working space in Great Neck.
5. Attracting Commuters Will Take Nothing Short of Systematic Change
According to the NY Post article cited above, NYC's railways have hit an all-time low. The majority of Great Neck's commuters use public transportation. COVID-related safety concerns, however, have reduced passenger loads by more than 75%. Mass transit is crumbling and there's no easy fix. Savvy small business owners will take this as an opportunity to rent office space on a part-time basis.
6. In the Post-COVID Era, People Are Abandoning Public Transit
It's not just the fear of COVID that's turning commuters off packed mass transit. Aggressive quarantines, lock-downs, and social distancing measures have made people desperate to embrace freedom wherever they can. More LI commuters than ever are turning to their cars for the trip into NYC, jamming roadways in the process. Wouldn't driving to your very own co-working rental office —rather than into the heart of Manhattan— be easier overall?
7. Despite COVID, Railways Are Still the Primary Method of Commuting from Great Neck —and They're Packed
Before COVID, the LIRR was the main way for Great Neck's commuters to reach Manhattan. Back in 2016, Bloomberg estimated more than 337,000 people would ride mass transit every day by 2040. While the pandemic put a wrench in those numbers, we're already seeing passengers creep back into busy train stations by the thousands, with numbers rapidly approaching their pre-pandemic load. With co-working office space through CMPND, there's no reason to pack yourself into the LIRR.
CMPND: Solving Your Commuting Woes
Alleviating the problems surrounding the commute from Great Neck to Manhattan is no easy task. It would take a complete re-evaluation of our collective physical office needs to improve the situation. CMPND has a different approach.
If you're looking for flexible office space for rent, our residential and shared office space in Great Neck provides the perfect hybrid work/ life balance for professionals looking to maintain both a physical office and a remote working presence. For more information on our co-working spaces, please contact us today.