Recent Latinx immigrants to Miami/Dade County (FL): Travel patterns before, during, and one year after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown

•Compared to the country of origin, Recent Latino Immigrants (RLIs) reported a decline in driving upon arrival to Miami/Dade County (MDC).•Nevertheless, RLIs driving rates in MDC were higher than previously reported for other locations.•The initial reduction in driving was paralleled by an increase in the use of transit, riding as passengers in private vehicles, and walking.•A year later, driving rates increased (even during the pandemic lockdown), while the use of other transportation modes decreased.•A year after the pandemic lockdown, driving as well as the use of other transportation modes receded.