Milford, CT is a city located in the southern part of Connecticut. It has a relatively small population of around 52,000 people, but is an important hub for transportation. The city has two main public transportation options available: Milford Transit and Shore Line East (SLE). Milford Transit provides bus service throughout the city and to neighboring towns, while Shore Line East offers commuter rail service from New Haven to Old Saybrook. With these two options, residents of Milford and visitors to the area have convenient access to local businesses and attractions as well as other areas in Connecticut and beyond. Public transit in Milford helps reduce traffic congestion on roads by providing an alternative mode of transportation, making it easier for everyone to get around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Milford takes 28.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Milford get to work:
- 83.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.4% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 5.0% take mass transit