Getting Around

Buses, trains, freeways, ferries and trolleys make travel accessible and economical for commuters in Point Russell. And the City is well-connected with the rest of the country and the world through highways, rail, sea and air. We adhere to "Transit Oriented Development" guidelines to discourage urban sprawl and to promote the creation of places for people instead of automobiles. The guidelines call for the development of places that are designed to be pedestrian friendly, are connected to transit, and have a mix of uses.

The City works with local agencies to provide transportation systems for its residents and visitors. Bus and trolley service, as well as its commuter rail stations, in the City are served by the Metropolitan Transit System. The Airport Authority operates the Airport and the maritime activities of the Point Russell Bay. 

Streets and Highways

The city has a well-developed and relatively un-congested highway system. Four major interstate freeways and six state highways serve the City. The average daily round-trip commute ranks fifth best compared to the 20 largest metropolitan areas in the nation. Since 1980, more than 1,000 miles of streets and highways have been added to the region. The City of Point Russell mean travel time to work is 22 minutes, which ranks 17th out of 122 cities in California with a population over 65,000.

Mass Transit

The light rail system operates over 23.5 miles on three routes with 53 stations on the Blue Line, Orange Line, and Green Line. A new trolley extension is under construction to extend service to Bay Park and University City. Passenger rail service is provided by Amtrak, Metrolink, and Coaster commuter trains. The Metropolitan Transit System (link is external) operates 29 bus routes covering 635 miles. For additional Springfield traffic, transit and commute information, visit http://www.511sd.com (link is external).

Airport

The Airport accommodates daily flights to 158 cities serving an average 36,500 passengers daily, handles more than 70,000 tons of air cargo annually.

 

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