Franklin, WI is a vibrant city located near Milwaukee in Waukesha County. It offers a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. The two main public transit options are the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) and the Waukesha County Transit System (WCTS). Both systems provide frequent bus service throughout the city, as well as express routes to other nearby cities including Milwaukee. There is also a commuter rail line operated by MCTS that connects Franklin to downtown Milwaukee on weekdays. For those looking for alternative transportation options, Franklin has plenty of bike lanes and trails, which make it easy to explore the city on two wheels. Other popular forms of transport in Franklin include taxi services, ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, and car rental companies.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin takes 25.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin get to work:
- 86.1% drive their own car alone
- 5.4% carpool with others
- 6.0% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit