The 1986, 1996 and 2001 Survey Summaries for the GTA
Regional Municipality of Halton
DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
| Total Number of Households | 2001: | 133600 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996: | 118400 | ||
| 1986: | 90200 |
| Dwelling Type | House | Townhouse | Apartment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001: | 73% | 9% | 18% | |||
| 1996: | 71% | 10% | 20% | |||
| 1986: | 80% | n/a | 20% | |||
| Household Size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ | |
| 2001: | 18% | 35% | 18% | 20% | 9% | |
| 1996: | 18% | 32% | 19% | 21% | 11% | |
| 1986: | 14% | 30% | 20% | 24% | 12% | |
| Number of Vehicles | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4+ | |
| 2001: | 5% | 33% | 49% | 10% | 3% | |
| 1996: | 6% | 34% | 48% | 10% | 2% | |
| 1986: | 5% | 35% | 46% | 11% | 4% | |
| Household Averages | Persons | Workers | Drivers | Vehicles | Trips/Day | |
| 2001: | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 6.6 | |
| 1996: | 2.8 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 6.3 | |
| 1986: | 2.9 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 6.8 |
| Total Population | 2001: | 364100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996: | 328300 | |||
| 1986: | 264600 | |||
| Employment Status | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Licenced
Drivers |
Student | Full
Time |
Part
Time |
Work at Home |
||
| Male | 2001: | 178100 | 72% | 23% | 48% | 5% | 4% |
| 1996: | 161000 | 70% | 25% | 50% | 5% | 3% | |
| 1986: | 131200 | 71% | 25% | 56% | 5% | 1% | |
| Female | 2001: | 186000 | 68% | 22% | 32% | 12% | 3% |
| 1996: | 167300 | 67% | 23% | 32% | 13% | 2% | |
| 1986: | 133400 | 63% | 23% | 30% | 13% | 1% | |
| Age Distribution of Population | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Category | ||||||||
| Median | 0-10 | 11-15 | 16-25 | 26-45 | 46-64 | 65+ | ||
| 2001: | 37.6 | 15% | 7% | 10% | 32% | 23% | 13% | |
| 1996: | 34.7 | 17% | 7% | 11% | 35% | 21% | 10% | |
| 1986: | 32.2 | 16% | 8% | 15% | 34% | 20% | 8% | |
| Daily Trips/Person (age 11+) | Daily Work Trips/Worker | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001: | 2.8 | 2001: | 0.76 | ||
| 1996: | 2.8 | 1996: | 0.78 | ||
| 1986: | 2.8 | 1986: | 0.77 | ||
TRAVEL PATTERNS
Trips Made by Halton Residents
| Trip Purpose Category | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Period | Year | Trips | % of 24 hr. | HB-W | HB-S | HB-D | N-HB |
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 191100 | 21.8% | 50% | 20% | 20% | 9% |
| 1996: | 169200 | 22.4% | 54% | 21% | 16% | 8% | |
| 1986: | 127900 | 20.9% | 61% | 19% | 14% | 6% | |
| 24 Hours | 2001: | 877400 | 29% | 10% | 44% | 17% | |
| 1996: | 754600 | 32% | 11% | 42% | 16% | ||
| 1986: | 613100 | 32% | 11% | 40% | 16% | ||
| Percentage of Trips Within Region | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 61% | 24 Hours | 2001: | 67% | |
| 1996: | 61% | 1996: | 68% | |||
| 1986: | 58% | 1986: | 68% | |||
Trips Made to Halton
| Destination Purpose | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time Period | Year | Trips | % of 24 hr. | Work | School | Home | Other |
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 165800 | 19.9% | 50% | 23% | 6% | 21% |
| 1996: | 140200 | 19.7% | 51% | 25% | 5% | 18% | |
| 1986: | 101600 | 17.9% | 57% | 23% | 5% | 14% | |
| 24 Hours | 2001: | 831900 | 15% | 5% | 44% | 36% | |
| 1996: | 712900 | 15% | 6% | 45% | 35% | ||
| 1986: | 568300 | 15% | 6% | 45% | 34% | ||
Trips Made by Halton Residents
| Time Period | Year | Trips | Auto
Driver |
Auto
Passng. |
Local
Transit |
GO
Train |
Walk &
Cycle |
Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 191100 | 68% | 12% | 1% | 6% | 7% | 5% |
| 1996: | 169200 | 68% | 12% | 2% | 5% | 8% | 6% | |
| 1986: | 127900 | 69% | 10% | 3% | 5% | 8% | 5% | |
| 24 Hours | 2001: | 877400 | 74% | 15% | 1% | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| 1996: | 754600 | 73% | 16% | 1% | 2% | def | 3% | |
| 1986: | 613100 | 71% | 15% | 2% | 2% | 6% | 3% |
| Median Trip Length (km) by Mode | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Auto
Driver |
Auto
Passng. |
Local
Transit |
GO
Train |
|
| 2001: | 6.4 | 4.1 | 6.5 | 26.2 | |
| 1996: | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 35.5 | |
| 1986: | 4.6 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 37.4 | |
Trips Made to Halton
| Time Period | Year | Trips | Auto
Driver |
Auto
Passng. |
Local
Transit |
GO
Train |
Walk &
Cycle |
Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-9 a.m. | 2001: | 165800 | 70% | 14% | 1% | 0% | 8% | 5% |
| 1996: | 140200 | 68% | 13% | 2% | 0% | 10% | 6% | |
| 1986: | 101600 | 69% | 11% | 4% | 0% | 10% | 6% | |
| 24 Hours | 2001: | 831900 | 74% | 16% | 1% | 2% | 5% | 3% |
| 1996: | 712900 | 73% | 17% | 1% | 1% | 5% | 3% | |
| 1986: | 568300 | 71% | 16% | 2% | 1% | 6% | 3% |