# Advanced Commute Boosting public transit to new levels to draw in commuters. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Jul 28, 2011, updated Aug 23, 2011 | Category: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/global-trends-and-hip-travel) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/boosting-public-transit ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Advanced Commute trend? **Advanced Commute:** Waiting in a dark subway tunnel or spending more time on a drab bus than one does at home would make any commuter irritable. Some cities are attempting to alleviate the pain by introducing more tech-savvy and advanced public transit systems and stations. A subway slide, art museum and a high-tech bus are just some of the improvements to hit the commuter world. Not only do they enhance the typically dismal appearance associated with public transit, these upgrades make commuting more appealing, thus encouraging more eco-friendly transportation. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 25, 2010 to Jul 25, 2011 - Published: Jul 28, 2011 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Advanced Commute trend ### Eco-friendly Transportation The increasing importance of eco-friendly alternatives to car transportation has led to towards the adoption of eco-friendly vehicles and transit systems. ### Aesthetic and Cultural Enhancements Adding aesthetically pleasing and culturally enriching design elements to public transit systems to increase the number of individuals who use them. ### High-tech Public Transit The use of cutting-edge technology to improve the efficiency and operations of public transit systems. ## What the Advanced Commute trend means for industry ### For Transportation Industry The transportation industry can explore new innovative ways of addressing the issues that public transit systems face to appeal to more commuters. ### For Architecture and Infrastructure Industry The architecture and infrastructure industries can take cues from innovative transit systems, designing aesthetically pleasing and technically advanced buildings for commuters. ### For Sustainability Industry The sustainability industry can explore and develop new materials and technologies that can be used in building eco-friendly vehicles and transit systems to replace the current fleet of fossil-fuel vehicles and high-emission public transit options. ## Trend signals for Advanced Commute Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 67%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 67% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Advanced Commute trend 5 featured examples from Nov 25, 2010 to Jul 25, 2011. - [Subway Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stockholm-metro): The Stockholm Metro Brings Culture to Public Transit Stations (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Public transportation companies can use artistic and cultural installations that attract and retain customers to their services. - [Hi-Tech Public Transit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2us-hybrid-bus): The B2us Hybrid Bus is a Smart Way to Commute (Category: Autos) Implication: The public transportation industry can invest in the development of new technologies and systems that can make commuting more efficient, environmentally-friendly, and user-friendl… - [Lavish Lattice Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tianjins-high-speed-rail-station): Tianjin's High Speed Rail Station is a Transit Cathedral of Light (Category: Eco) Implication: Architecture firms can take advantage of the trend towards more visually striking transit stations and explore innovative materials and design features. - [Subway Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hik-ontwerpers): HIK Ontwerpers Gives City Commuters a Post-Transit Thrill (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Using playful and creative designs to transform otherwise mundane urban spaces. - [Automobile-Inspired Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-subway-cars): Warsaw Unveils Their New BMW Subway Cars (Category: Autos) Implication: The futuristic and eco-friendly BMW Subway Cars offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the mass transit industry. ## Recent trend clusters - [Layered Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/short-trip-leisure) (World) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in World - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Family Rave Vacations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-rave) - [Free In-Flight Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-in-flight-internet) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) All articles: [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world)