DEFINITION

What is Travel Contiguity?

Travel Contiguity is the ability to travel across a district without leaving a district. Districts with higher travel contiguity percentages are preferred because more intersections can be reached by walking, driving, or a combination of modes, without leaving the district.

Understanding Communities Through Travel Contiguity with Maptitude for Redistricting

Maptitude for Redistricting is the only solution that incorporates travel contiguity analysis, a powerful tool that helps ensure districts are not just geographically connected, but functionally connected through real-world transportation networks.

Districts with high travel contiguity are easier to navigate using public transit, which is especially important for residents without access to personal vehicles. This kind of connectivity fosters a stronger sense of community, shared interests, and equitable access to services.

By aligning district boundaries with actual travel patterns and transit infrastructure, Maptitude helps decision-makers:

Respect neighborhood integrity
Reflect how people move through and interact with their communities
Build districts that are both fair and practical

This approach goes beyond traditional mapping by demonstrating a deeper understanding of the communities being served.

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