{"id":91927,"date":"2024-02-13T12:53:11","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T20:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=91927"},"modified":"2024-02-13T12:53:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T20:53:11","slug":"us-cities-with-the-best-public-transportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/us-cities-with-the-best-public-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 U.S. Cities With the Best Public Transportation, Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"

Landing in a new city and exploring it on foot is fun, but there\u2019s something unique about using a public transportation system. It often defines a city and gives it character, and is a convenient and accessible way to commute and see the sights. Maps of transit networks can even become tourist attractions in themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n

Public transportation has <\/span>dozens of benefits<\/span><\/a>: It connects communities, improves local economies, increases safety, and is vital to making a city more <\/span>equitable<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>accessible<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>carbon neutral<\/span><\/a>. In fact, <\/span>research shows<\/span><\/a> that public transit saves 63 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually, on top of saving money for consumers. Unfortunately, just <\/span>55% of people in the U.S.<\/span><\/a> have access to public transportation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But what makes a city transit-friendly? <\/span>Walk Score<\/span><\/a>, the authority on transit-friendliness, says that the number of routes, distance to the nearest stop on a route, frequency of service, and type of transit are the most important factors. Light rail and subway service are weighted the heaviest, ferries, cable cars, and trollies are second, and bus service is last.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, in this Redfin article, we\u2019ll explore the U.S. cities with the best public transportation, diving into their ridability, infrastructure, and market trends. Whether you\u2019re a current resident or are looking for a new place to live, hop on as we discover the cities with the best public transportation in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n

List only includes cities with a population of 200,000 or greater.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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1. New York, NY<\/b><\/h2>\n