Grosse Ile, MI is a small island community located in the Detroit River of Wayne County. Despite its size, Grosse Ile is well connected through public transportation. Residents can take advantage of the Metro Detroit Bus System which offers local and express routes to downtown Detroit and other major hubs in the area. There is also a ferry service that runs from Grosse Ile to Wyandotte on the other side of the river. This makes it convenient for residents who need to commute out of town or travel across the river for leisure activities. For those who prefer to take a more scenic route, there are bicycle paths throughout Grosse Ile that allow cyclist to explore its many parks and nature trails. Lastly, taxis and ride sharing services are available for those who need quick transport around the island.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Grosse Ile takes 29.3 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Grosse Ile get to work:
- 85.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit