Living without a vehicle can be inconvenient, and naturally there are areas in which no-car living can be especially tough. Comparatively though, living in Portland sans-vehicle is very doable. Portland stands out among other regions in the country as an area which caters to those in need of convenient public transit. In fact, more than 95 percent of local households without vehicles are within walking distance from public transport stops; moving around Portland via public transit is never difficult. The national average of transit coverage for no-car homes is 70 percent, nearly 40 percent less than coverage for Portland’s car-less population. For families and individuals not furnished with a personal vehicle, moving to Portland is definitely an idea worth considering. 

Without access to a personal vehicle, working within public transit territory is just as important as living near public transit. A relatively short trip from home to work is also nice, and Portland boasts coverage for more than half of all jobs with a 90 minute or less commute time. There are very few cities in America with public transportation systems which meet the efficiency level of Portland’s. 

There are many areas in the country which sadly fall short of the national average as it applies to no-car households’ access to alternative transportation. Regardless of conditions which prevent convenient travel for those without vehicles, being able to travel to and from work is vital. Your Portland movers here are glad that convenient transportation services are available for those without cars in the area.