Wisconsin and Minnesota both offer a variety of transportation options. In Wisconsin, the main form of public transportation is provided by Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS), which operates over 121 regular bus routes, 68 express bus routes, and two streetcar lines. Additionally, there are several regional transit systems that serve smaller cities and towns in the state, such as Waukesha Metro Transit, Racine Transit System, and Kenosha Area Transit. MCTS also offers an extensive paratransit program for individuals with disabilities who are unable to use the bus system.
In Minnesota, Metro Transit provides public transportation throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area with a fleet of buses and light rail trains. The light rail system is comprised of three lines—the Blue Line, Green Line, and Red Line—which connect downtown Minneapolis with dozens of destinations including St Paul Airport and Mall of America. Outside of the Twin Cities Metro Area many rural areas in Minnesota rely on Dial-A-Ride services which provide door-to-door service for seniors or individuals with disabilities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Wisconsin takes 16.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Wisconsin get to work:
- 88.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.9% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit