In 2009 Washington, DC, public transportation was a popular and convenient method of getting around the city. There were numerous services available for commuters, including the Metrorail and Metrobus systems operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The Metrorail system was comprised of 117 miles of track with 91 stations across the Greater DC area. The Metrobus system offered more than 300 routes throughout the region. Additionally, other bus services such as DC Circulator and Ride On operated in certain parts of the city. For those looking to travel outside the city limits, there were also several commuter rail lines available such as MARC Train, VRE, and Amtrak. All these transportation options provided residents with a variety of ways to navigate around DC in 2009.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Washington (zip 20009) takes 28.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Washington (zip 20009) get to work:
- 19.6% drive their own car alone
- 4.7% carpool with others
- 6.1% work from home
- 40.0% take mass transit