Map of the Month

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.

September, 2011

Voting Results On Transportation Ballot Measures

This chart compares support for transportation measures among Bay Area voters with voters statewide. It confirms what many of us already suspect, namely that our region's voters are more willing to...

July, 2011

Combined Gasoline Taxes By State

The map of the month shows the amount of combined federal, state and other taxes charged for gasoline sales nationwide. As of May, 2011, Connecticut has the highest gasoline tax at 70.3 cents per...

June, 2011

Express Bus Service Level On Regional Express Lanes

The map of the month shows the daily total number of express bus trips along the Bay area regional freeway corridors. The routes trip totals include operators that have service along these corridors...

March, 2011

California Population Change 2000-2010

This map illustrates the percentage population change by county in the state of California between 2000 and 2010. The data is based on the recently released 2010 census data, and shows that all...

February, 2011

Change In Transportation Mode Use 2006-2035

This month's map shows the projected change in mode share for county to county home-based work trips in the Bay Area. The data are based on 2006 as the base year, and 2035 as the projection year. Most...

January, 2011

California Vehicle Miles Traveled Per Capita

The map of the month shows the annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita on California's state highway system in 2008. The map shows that the Bay Area has among the lowest VMT per capita of any...