West View, PA is a small borough located in Allegheny County. The town has a population of just over 4,000 people. Yet despite its size, there is an abundance of public transportation options available to those living in West View. The Port Authority of Allegheny County provides bus and light rail services throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area. West View residents can take advantage of the P1 bus line which operates between West View and Downtown Pittsburgh. In addition, the T Line light rail system provides access to North Shore destinations such as Heinz Field and PNC Park. For those who prefer driving, I-279 is easily accessible from West View providing an easy commute to downtown or other surrounding municipalities. With so many transportation options available, it's easy for West View residents to get around without having to worry about owning a car or relying on ridesharing services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in West View takes 23.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in West View get to work:
- 76.3% drive their own car alone
- 10.5% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 7.8% take mass transit