Texas State is home to a variety of transportation options, ranging from public transit to ride-sharing services. Public transportation in Texas State includes buses, light rail, commuter rail and vanpools. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) oversees the state's highways and bridges, and provides funding for road construction projects. Buses are available throughout the state, with major cities such as Houston offering extensive bus networks. Light rail systems operated by Metro are available in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth and San Antonio. Commuter rail services link communities outside these cities with downtown areas. Vanpools are organized carpools that share the cost of commuting trips between two or more locations. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular throughout Texas State, providing convenient and affordable transport options for those seeking alternative means of getting around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Texas takes 26.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Texas get to work:
- 80.5% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 4.5% work from home
- 1.5% take mass transit