This study is an analysis and visualization of Orange County Transportation Authority's bus ridership pattern. The density and distribution of these stops give an indication of the network coverage and potential accessibility for residents. The map below indicates the change in average daily ridership between the pre- and post-pandemic periods, with negative numbers representing a decline in ridership.

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The map also includes an overlay of poverty rates by area, which is crucial for understanding public transit dynamics. Areas with higher poverty rates often rely more heavily on public transit, and changes in service levels or ridership can disproportionately affect these communities.