Lower Providence, PA is a township in Montgomery County with a population of over 25,000 people. The township offers its residents a variety of transportation options for their daily commute needs. Public transportation is available through the SEPTA Regional Rail system, with nearby stops in Eagleville and Elm Street Station. Bus routes are also available throughout the township, and are operated by SEPTA and Suburban Transit Network (STS). For those looking to bike or walk to their destination, Lower Providence has constructed several miles of multi-use trails, including a portion of the Schuylkill River Trail connecting Phoenixville to Valley Forge National Historical Park. Carpooling services such as RideSharePA are also available for commuters looking to save money on transportation costs. With all these options, Lower Providence provides its residents a variety of ways to get around their community safely and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lower Providence takes 28.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lower Providence get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 7.8% carpool with others
- 8.7% work from home
- 2.0% take mass transit