Feasibility Study: Analysis of Commuting and Income Patterns for Cranbrook and Golden, BC

Drashti Patel

November 2025

This report presents an analytical overview of commuting behaviour, place of work, and income distribution patterns in Cranbrook and Golden, British Columbia, using Statistics Canada’s 2021 Census data. The findings form part of the feasibility study for reintroducing passenger rail service between the two communities. \

Through comparative data analysis and visualization in Power BI, this study identifies demographic and economic factors influencing travel demand and potential ridership. Key insights reveal significant differences in commuting distance, mode choice, and income levels, which directly inform considerations of transportation equity and regional mobility planning.

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