In case you missed the front page of the Metro Section this morning, the AJC has compiled data for all of the alternative commutes in a single article.

The gist? With ever rising gas prices, most alternative forms of transportation, with the exception of one bus service, have seen impressive increases in ridership vs. last year. And while MARTA ridership is among the gainers, it registered the smallest increase of the gainers; perhaps a reflection of its limited reach to the outer-suburbs. This also could be changing. Gwinnett residents will vote next month on allowing MARTA into the county.

Enough of my babbling…here’s the data!

MARTA: Train ridership is up 15% in April and May vs. same period year-ago. However, Bus AND Train ridership is up only 7%. (Which explains the discrepancy Thomas and I encountered earlier this month)

Carpooling: Up 221% vs. year-ago according to RideSmart

GRTA Express Bus: Up 67% May ’08 to May ’07

Douglas County Van Pool: Up 160% May ’08 to May ’07

Telecommuting Clean Air Commuter Reward Registrations: Up 23% vs. last year.

The only service down is Gwinnett County Transit. It’s ridership has declined 20% vs. last-year.

I wonder if the Clean Air Campaign also has a biking-to-work number. Would be a bit more reflective of the changes made by some intown commuters.

See the full article for all the details.