Avondale, LA is served by the Jefferson Transit Authority (JET) which provides a variety of public transportation options to its residents. JET operates several fixed routes that connect Avondale with the surrounding areas and offer dedicated service to major destinations such as hospitals, shopping centers, and universities. Additionally, JET operates a paratransit program which provides door-to-door service for those who are unable to access the fixed route system due to age or disability. There are also several private taxi and shuttle services available in Avondale that provide transportation around town and into the surrounding metropolitan area. All of these various options make getting around Avondale easy and convenient for both locals and visitors alike.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Avondale takes 30.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Avondale get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 12.0% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit