Franklin, MI is a small city located in the southeastern corner of Michigan. It has strong transportation infrastructure that helps residents and visitors alike get around the city with ease. Public transportation options include: The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) which operates several bus routes throughout Franklin; the SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) which provides regional bus services connecting Franklin to downtown Detroit; and the Amtrak train station located near downtown Franklin providing daily service to Chicago and other major cities in the Midwest. For those who prefer to drive, Franklin offers easy access to Interstate 94 and several state highways. Popular destinations such as shopping malls, grocery stores, restaurants and entertainment spots are all within easy reach by car or public transit.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin takes 25.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin get to work:
- 83.9% drive their own car alone
- 5.2% carpool with others
- 7.2% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit