Colombian commuting

Commuting is fascinating and complex and dreadful. Commuting in Colombia is especially complicated as they have 3 rush hours. A new piece at CityLab provides fascinating maps of Medellin commuting patterns that illustrate a financial disparity in commuters: "The researchers also found that commuting time decreases as socioeconomic class increases, due not only to smaller distances but also more efficient modes of transportation."

As someone studying access to treatment in Colombia, this is another reminder of how much travel time shapes the ultimate outcomes of access. For those with limited mobility, this would be especially true.