Land Use & Transportation

Land Use & Transportation

King County's goal is to promote transportation solutions. The community indicators below reflect the state of land use and transportation throughout the county, while the performance measures demonstrate King County's role in managing growth, promoting livable neighborhoods and increasing mobility.

Chart showing the commutity indicators and performance measures for Land Use & Transportation

King County by the numbers

Indicators:

Average commute time for King County residents: 25.8 minutes
Percent of jobs located in Urban Centers: 30%
Percent of county residents that drive alone to work: 70%

Performance measures:

Percent of building permits processed within statutory timelines: 91%
Percent of county roads with pavement in satisfactory condition: 80%
Number of boardings on Metro Transit: 103 million

Updated: October 15, 2007