Boston, MA is a major metropolitan area with an extensive public transportation network. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) operates the city's subway system, referred to as \"the T,\" which consists of four color-coded lines: the Red, Orange, Blue and Green Lines. The MBTA also provides bus service throughout the city, as well as commuter rail services to outlying suburbs. There are several other transportation options available in Boston, including water taxis and bike sharing programs. Additionally, several private companies offer transportation services such as shuttles and ridesharing. With such an extensive range of public and private transportation options available, Boston residents can easily get around the city without needing a car of their own.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Boston takes 30.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Boston get to work:
- 39.0% drive their own car alone
- 5.8% carpool with others
- 3.3% work from home
- 33.6% take mass transit