Mead, Pennsylvania is a relatively small borough located in Schuylkill County. Despite its size, Mead offers a variety of transportation options for its residents. Public bus transportation is provided by the Schuylkill Transportation System, which connects to larger cities such as Reading and Pottsville. The bus network covers all roads throughout Mead and the surrounding area, making it easy to get around town and travel to nearby cities. For those who prefer private transportation, there are several taxi companies located in the area as well as several car rental agencies. For those looking for a more leisurely form of transport, biking is also an option with plenty of bike lanes available across town. All these options make it easy for Mead’s residents to get around and enjoy what the borough has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mead takes 22.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mead get to work:
- 78.8% drive their own car alone
- 13.7% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit