Infrastructure & Mobility
Improving Everett's transportation and infrastructure is a key priority for the City of Everett. Current work to improve these areas include:
- Planning for light rail
- Adding more electric buses to Everett Transit's fleet
- Supporting and adding alternate modes of transportation, such as through bike projects in the Bike Master Plan, and an e-scooter pilot project
- Increasing pedestrian access to the waterfront with the Grand Avenue Park Bridge
Average commute time
This number represents residents’
mean travel time to work. Studies indicate that long commute times are strongly
affected by conditions of sprawl, as greater sprawl is associated with
increased costs to the traveler. A tradeoff often exists between commute time
and cost of housing. Many individuals may choose to live farther away from
their place of work due to lower housing costs, while, conversely, some may opt
for higher cost urban housing in order to avoid stressful commutes and lengthy
travel times. Average commute time data was retrieved from the U.S. Census
Bureau's American Community Survey.
How is Everett trending?
The trend in average commute time for Everett residents has decreased, and is better than the Washington State average. The Mean Travel Time to Work Visualization shows differences in average travel time within Everett.
Commute without Vehicle
Share of commuters using alternate
modes of transportation, which include using public transportation, walking,
bicycling, taking a taxicab or motorcycle, or working at home. Commute
without vehicle data was retrieved from the U.S. Census Bureau's American
Community Survey.
How is Everett trending?
The percentage of Everett residents using alternate modes of
transportation is trending up, but is lower than the percentage of
Washington State residents using alternate modes of transportation. The Percent of Population Commuting by Alternate Modes of
Transportation Visualization shows differences within
Everett.