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Commuting directions

Summary/Abstract: The author recognizes basic patterns of directions and intensity of commuting to employment in Poland. In this regard, the matrix of gminas’ inter-flow data on employees for 2006, provided by the Center for Urban Statistics of the Statistical Office in Poznan. To determine the characteristics and regularity of these differences, categorization of cities and municipalities were used, distinguished on the basis of administrative and functional settlement, including the largest cities in suburban areas. Studies have established the numerical values of displacements between the different categories of municipalities. Furthermore, the analysis of commuting distance, identified i.a. regions of the country with a high number of trips to distant work places. Proposals are formulated for regional policy and further research on commuting.

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