Wasilla, AK is a city located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough of Alaska. As the largest city in the borough, Wasilla is known for its small-town charm and close-knit community. With a population of around 10,000 people, this city offers many amenities and activities for residents and visitors alike.
Transportation is an important aspect of life in Wasilla. The local public transportation system is provided by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Public Transportation Service (MATS). This service provides buses to and from Wasilla, as well as other borough towns each day. Additionally, MATS operates several Dial-A-Ride services that provide door-to-door service for those unable to use fixed route bus transportation due to disabilities or other reasons. There are also local taxi cabs available if needed. For those who want to drive their own car there are multiple roads traversing through Wasilla with convenient access to surrounding communities throughout the borough. Parking can be found easily all over town with plentiful free spaces available for visitors and locals alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wasilla takes 30.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wasilla get to work:
- 73.1% drive their own car alone
- 9.8% carpool with others
- 6.1% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit