Lake City, FL is a small city located in Columbia County near the Suwannee River. The population of Lake City is roughly 13,000 people and it offers a variety of amenities to its inhabitants. One of the most important amenities that Lake City provides its citizens is public transportation. The state-funded Suwannee Regional Transportation System (SRTS) provides a variety of transportation options throughout the county including buses, paratransit services for disabled individuals, and even free bike share programs. Buses run on fixed routes throughout the day and make stops at popular destinations like grocery stores, shopping malls, parks and other points of interest. SRTS also provides Dial-A-Ride services which are available for those with disabilities or who need special assistance while traveling. For those who prefer to get around town on their own two wheels, there are multiple bike share programs that provide bicycles to riders on an hourly basis. These bikes can be rented from stations located throughout Lake City or from designated mobile vendors. No matter your mode of transportation, you can be sure that Lake City has something to offer you!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lake City takes 19.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lake City get to work:
- 78.7% drive their own car alone
- 15.0% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit