The Kalamazoo-Portage, MI Metro Area is conveniently served by a number of transportation options. Public transportation in the area is provided by two different organizations. The Metro Transit Authority provides bus services, with over 38 different routes throughout the region. This public transit system allows people to easily get around the area and access all parts of the metro area. Additionally, Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA) operates shuttles between downtown Kalamazoo and other locations in Portage as well as providing paratransit services for those with disabilities or special needs. In addition to these publicly funded systems, Uber and Lyft provide ridesharing services that can be accessed from various points within the city. All of these options allow residents and visitors alike to conveniently navigate this region of Michigan.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area takes 21.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kalamazoo-Portage Metro Area get to work:
- 82.2% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 1.3% take mass transit