MOVING TO OKC working to improve the transportation system and ensure that Oklahoma City’s commute stays congestion-free as the region continues to attract new residents.
Being equidistant from both coasts at the junction of three of the nation’s major interstate arteries, Oklahoma City’s location ensures easy travel and transportation to anywhere in the United States, whether by plane, train or automobile. Oklahoma City is the Modern Frontier in the Southwest, with a variety of cultural influences combining to make it an exceptional place. Read more at ABetterLifeOKC.com/GetAround. TRAVELING BY CAR Two of the nation’s most important highways – Interstate 40, which runs from Los Angeles to Raleigh, N.C., and Interstate 35, which runs all the way from Mexico to Canada – meet in downtown Oklahoma City. The intersection of these major highways, along with the nearly 13,000 miles of streets in the city, secures Oklahoma City’s status as the crossroads of America. It also makes Oklahoma City incredibly easy to navigate. One of the many perks of living in Oklahoma City is that residents don’t spend their free time trapped in traffic going to and from work. In fact, the average person spends about 21 minutes commuting one way to work, compared to the national average of 27 minutes. A generous network of interstates and free- flowing arteries make it easy to commute from one corner of the metro to another. And Oklahoma City’s streets are made up of a grid system, making navigation a breeze. State and local transportation officials are continuously
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s current eight-year construction work plan includes a significant number of key metro-area projects, and the City of Oklahoma City began its largest investment in streets in its history in 2018. In September 2017, Oklahoma City residents approved $1.2 billion in general obligation bonds and sales tax funds to make sure Oklahoma City’s transportation infrastructure is growing alongside its population. In addition to the $847 million that will be invested in repairing Oklahoma City’s streets, bridges and improving drainage, the bond and sales tax packages also include funds for adding more bike lanes, building new sidewalks and investing more money in public transit. TRAVELING BY AIR The key aviation hub of Greater Oklahoma City and its connection to cities across the nation and world is Will Rogers World Airport. Seven air carriers are helping to get passengers to their destinations as needed, including Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United. WRWA has been a busy hub in recent times, serving more than two million passengers annually. The airport recently completed an $89 million ABetterLifeOKC.com 7
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