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Racine Transportation Options
Like many American cities, the City of Racine was built around the automobile as the primary form of transportation. This can make it difficult for residents who don’t have cars or want to use alternate transportation, such as bicycling or walking. Racine’s transit system, RYDE, allows citizens to travel to many locations around the City, while bike paths, bike lanes, and sidewalks make it easier and safer to use “people-powered” transportation. This section contains information on transportation options in the City of Racine.
Biking and Walking
Miles of Walking and Biking Paths, 2024
The bike trails in the city of Racine account for approximately 8% of Racine County’s 158.5 miles of bike pathways. The Lake Michigan Pathway spans the entire width of the city of Racine and has a scenic view of the lake. The Root River Pathway follows along the Root River in the City. The Racine County Pathway heads west from the City of Racine towards Sturtevant.
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City of Racine Department of Parks and Recreation
Racine County Public Works, Bicycle Trails of Racine County
Walk Score
Compared to other areas in Racine County and other Wisconsin cities of similar population size, the City of Racine is the easiest to get around on foot. Wisconsin’s average walk score is 33, making the City of Racine (at 56) more walkable than the majority of the state.
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Buses and Public Transportation
Bus Route Points Of Interest ,2024
With an average of eight stops and 12 points of interest per route, the City of Racine transit system, RYDE, allows citizens to easily travel around the City and other places in Racine County. Each stop has an average of two points of interest.
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Bus Route Distance
RYDE covers approximately 198 miles in the City of Racine and parts of Racine County. With 9 separate routes, each round-trip averages 22 miles.
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City Parks
City Parks, 2024
The City of Racine has more than 80 parks within its boundaries, totaling approximately 1,160 acres. The number of parks in Racine per 10,000 residents is greater than the cities of Kenosha, Milwaukee, and Madison.
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City of Racine Parks and Recreation
City of Kenosha Parks Department
