Canton, GA is a city located in the northwestern part of the state and it has a population of around 24,500. Despite its relatively small size, Canton boasts an impressive array of public transportation options. The main option for getting around Canton is the Cherokee Area Transportation System (CATS), which operates city buses throughout the area and provides local residents with reliable access to their workplaces, shopping centers, schools and other locations. As well as CATS' fixed-route service, there is also a Dial-A-Ride service available for those who need specialized transportation needs. This door-to-door service requires advance reservations and it serves to help senior citizens and people with disabilities who may not be able to use regular bus services. In addition to these bus services, there are other transportation options available that include taxi and shuttle services for those who need to travel further distances than just within Canton. With so many different ways of getting around, Canton offers its residents a convenient and efficient way to get from one place to another.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Canton takes 33.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Canton get to work:
- 73.8% drive their own car alone
- 14.3% carpool with others
- 5.0% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit