Okemos, MI is conveniently located for easy travel throughout the Greater Lansing area. There are several public transportation options available to residents of Okemos. The Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) buses provide service to the area. It operates over 20 routes and provides access to many destinations including East Lansing, MSU, Downtown Lansing, Grand Ledge and Okemos. Additionally, the Meridian Mall has a CATA stop that provides access to destinations like Frandor Shopping Center and downtown Lansing. For those who prefer driving on their own, there are also several carpooling services in Okemos such as Zimride and U-Ride. In addition, bicycle lanes have been added around town in recent years which allows for a safe ride around town without having to worry about traffic or parking fees. With all these options available, it's easy for anyone living in Okemos to get around quickly and easily!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Okemos takes 20.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Okemos get to work:
- 76.7% drive their own car alone
- 10.6% carpool with others
- 5.5% work from home
- 2.9% take mass transit