Mount Pleasant, WI has several transportation options available for its residents. The public transportation system includes buses and the Racine County Transit System (RCTS). The RCTS provides fixed-route bus services to the city every weekday from 6:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with targeted stops throughout downtown Mount Pleasant and many other areas of the city. Public transportation is also available to outlying areas such as Racine, Sturtevant, Elmwood Park, Caledonia, and Franksville. Those who prefer private transportation can take advantage of taxi companies in the area or use Ride Services like Uber and Lyft. There are also Taxi Vans that serve Mount Pleasant on certain days of the week. For those looking for an alternative form of transportation, bike paths run throughout town, making biking a safe option for getting around town quickly and easily.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mount Pleasant takes 22.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mount Pleasant get to work:
- 86.3% drive their own car alone
- 7.4% carpool with others
- 2.8% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit