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title: "NYC Reopens: Commuter Trends from Phase 1"
description: NYC Entered Phase 1 last week and early commuter trends show that driving was the preferred method of travel of workers returning to the office |
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# [NYC Reopens: Commuter Trends from Phase 1](https://www.noahre.com/blog/nyc-reopens-commuter-trends-from-phase-1)

 Written by [Ben Blumenthal](https://www.noahre.com/blog/author/ben-blumenthal) | Jun 18, 2020 8:28:00 PM

The second week of NYC's phased-reopening plan began on Monday, a continuation of the transition that has the city on track to enter Phase 2 as early as next week. For office users closely monitoring commuter trends and ridership numbers, last week provided the first glimpse at the increased activity in and around the city:  
- The MTA reported a 19% increase in subway riders  
- 3-6 PM was the busiest travel time during the week  
- 400,000 employees returned to work across the city

Vehicle traffic ticked up as well, with most commuters choosing to travel by car vs public transportation:

The MTA has rolled out a [13 point plan](https://abc7ny.com/reopen-nyc-mta-subway-ny/6232748/) to help its various departments accommodate the increased number of travelers and the next several weeks will serve as a strong indication as to how effective these precautions will be.

The second week of NYC's phased-reopening plan began on Monday, a continuation of the transition that has the city on track to enter Phase 2 as early as next week. For office users closely monitoring commuter trends and ridership numbers, last week provided the first glimpse at the increased activity in and around the city:

We'll continue to keep an eye on similar trends and will pass along relevant information that can help you and your team plan for a safe transition back to the office.

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