Transportation

Transportation in the International District

Transportation is a major asset to the community living in the International District. There are a wide variety of options so no matter what there budget or the time of day they need to travel there is an option. This area boasts multiple forms of public transportation such as buses that while walking through can constantly be seen moving past in either direction, streetcars that while similar to normal buses don't stop as often thus allowing for a faster means to get where your going and the light rail which can be accessed for either entering or exiting the International District. The community in this area seems very pleased by the options they have as many people can be seen using any of these forms of transportation all throughout the day. Other options for transportation are the many bikes and scooters available for rent that can be seen sitting on the street along with driving which I can not personally recommend as parking there is very expensive and limited. If none of these options are favorable for a person and the distance they have to go is not overly far there is also the option of walking, there are crosswalks at nearly every intersection along with lights on the sidewalk making it a viable and safe option even at night.

Transportation is a vital part of any community. Without multiple viable options for it citizens will be unable to connect with each other in both a business sense along with general relationships. No matter how many health clinics or public parks are built if the general population of the neighborhood has no good way to access them they will go unused. The International district does a excellent job of making sure that there community can use all of the amazing resources they provide for them. Bus stops can be seen within a couple hundred feet of parks and it is the great lengths such as that the local government has gone to that ensure transportation there is a asset and not a barrier.

I would rate the International district a 3/4. There are many different options available to the community that are both affordable and fast. A lot of infrastructure has been put into the district they really gives it a fell of being connected. Homelessness however is a issue and removes a point.