The transportation options in Italy, NY are varied and extensive. Public transit is well established throughout the country, with an efficient network of buses, rail, trams and ferries available for easy travel between cities, towns and villages. The national railway system is run by Trenitalia, offering high-speed trains connecting the major Italian cities. In addition to this there are many regional railways connecting smaller towns and villages to larger cities. For urban areas such as Milan, Rome and Florence there is also a reliable metro system which runs frequently throughout the day. Other forms of public transport include water taxis on many of Italy's rivers and lakes, and the funiculars that carry passengers up steep hillsides in locations such as Genoa. Cycling is also popular in certain parts of Italy; a number of dedicated bike-only lanes have been created across the country. With so much choice available it’s no wonder that Italians have mastered the art of getting around their homeland quickly and easily!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Italy takes 38.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Italy get to work:
- 86.6% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 5.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit