The central location provides easy access to the entire San Francisco Bay Area and northern California cities. Mountain View's transportation network includes highways, rail systems, and air service. Commute alternatives include County Transit bus and CalTrain rail services. Mountain View has been selected for the next extension of Light Rail from San Jose and Santa Clara. This will provide new opportunities for commuters in the South Bay Area.
Mountain View is served by two major international airports.
San Francisco International Airport is less than 30 miles away. The airport serves a steadily growing 6 million passengers annually. Mountain View's resident population is 71,026 according to the 1994 State Department of Finance Report. During business hours, the daytime population grows to over 100,000. Mountain View is the home of many professionals employed in Silicon Valley.