These custom-crafted maps are developed by ABAG and MTC’s mapmakers who turn data into art to tell compelling stories about important trends in the Bay Area, across the nation and around the world.
From the 1930s to 2003, there was a high correlation between miles driven and state GDP. The greater the number of miles driven the higher the state GDP. Starting in 2003, these two parameters began...
China invests 8.5% of its GDP on infrastructure. This amount almost doubles the combined infrastructure investment of the European Union (2.6% GDP) and the United States (2.6% GDP). In fact, it far...
This map and chart illustrates total vehicle miles traveled on all roads across the country. The data is based upon traffic volume trends data collected by the U.S. D.O.T data from January 1971 to...
This map highlights the results of a study conducted by the Brookings Institute which shows the distribution of private-sector employment within 35 miles of the top 100 metro area downtowns. The...
This map illustrates highway improvement performance by state from 1989-2008. A performance index has been prepared to highlight the total number of categories in which each state showed improvement...
In 2008, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created a Neighborhood Stabilization Program to provide emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire and redevelop...
This map shows CO2 emissions in 2005 in million tons by countries around the world. The countries are generalized as circles that are proportional in size to the emissions. This shows the United...
This map illustrates the most likely destination zones for workplace trips (different shades of green), areas with existing workplace EVSE (electric vehicle support equipment) are shown with red dots...
The Popular Vote Density Map attempts to convey a more nuanced view of the recent presidential contest than the ubiquitous red/blue state map. The typical statewide or county-wide red/blue map (shown...
