Lee County, Iowa is served by an efficient public transportation system. The Burlington Area Transit (BAT) covers a large area in the county, providing access to many destinations throughout Lee County. Residents of Lee County can use BAT buses and para-transit services to make trips to local job sites, medical appointments, shopping centers, and other points of interest. The BAT also offers Park & Ride locations at various spots within the county for those who need to travel further distances. For those needing additional transportation assistance, there are a number of accessible transit programs available as well. Accessible transit programs include fare subsidies for seniors and people with disabilities, as well as carpooling services which provide cost effective options for those wishing to save on their daily commute. These services ensure that all residents of Lee County have access to reliable public transportation regardless of their location or income level.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lee County takes 17.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lee County get to work:
- 84.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.8% carpool with others
- 3.1% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit