Boundary County is located in the northern part of Idaho and has a population of 10,605 according to the 2017 US Census. Transportation options in Boundary County are limited but sufficient to provide its residents with access to necessary services and amenities. The county is served by two public bus lines, the Kootenai Regional Transit System (KRTS) and Inter-County Transit (ICT). KRTS operates throughout the county, while ICT serves the eastern portion. The county also has many private shuttle services that connect residents to nearby cities like Coeur d’Alene and Spokane. In addition, Boundary County offers a network of taxi companies that can be used for local transportation needs. These services include both on-call taxis as well as ‘location based’ pre bookings. Furthermore, the county is served by several major interstate highways including I-90, US 2 and US 95 which provide easy access to neighboring counties and states. Finally, public transportation within Boundary County can be accessed through Greyhound Lines which provides regular trips between Bonners Ferry and Spokane.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Boundary County takes 23.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Boundary County get to work:
- 76.7% drive their own car alone
- 10.9% carpool with others
- 8.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit