Automobile
This is the main method of transportation, other than walking, in the city. They recently began a bus/trolley system called the "Sunshine Lamp Trolley" that services most of the busiest commercial areas of the city.The "main business drag" of Joplin is Range Line Road aka, "Business 71". The heaviest concentration of commerce and business is located along Range Line Road along with the heaviest concentration of traffic. Other "business drags" include 7th Street, Main Street, and 32nd Street. Main Street is currently undergoing a revitalization effort, with several of the historic buildings being renovated, a new Farmer's Market, and the "Third Thursday" Art Walk.