Salt Lake City, UT Metro Area offers a variety of transportation options that allow people to get around the city. Public transportation is provided by UTA, Utah Transit Authority. UTA includes services such as bus, light rail, commuter rail and para-transit services. The bus system consists of multiple routes that run throughout the city and are easily accessible for those who need to travel between multiple locations. The light rail system covers both downtown and suburban areas and provides easy access to key locations like the airport, shopping centers and hospitals. There is also a commuter rail that serves towns outside of Salt Lake City in Weber County and Davis County. Para-transit services are available for disabled individuals who are unable to use regular public transit. All of these different transportation options make it easy for residents in Salt Lake City to get around without having to own a car or take taxis or ride sharing services.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Salt Lake City Metro Area takes 22.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Salt Lake City Metro Area get to work:
- 75.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.8% carpool with others
- 5.5% work from home
- 3.7% take mass transit