River Rouge, MI is a small community located in the Detroit metropolitan area. With its proximity to downtown Detroit, many residents of River Rouge take advantage of the public transportation options available for getting around. The city offers bus services through the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), which provides both fixed route and paratransit services throughout the region. Additionally, River Rouge also has Amtrak stations providing access to regional rail travel. For those looking for an alternative form of transportation, there are numerous bike lanes on major roads and bike-sharing programs operating in the city. These transportation options provide residents with convenient access to nearby cities such as Detroit, Dearborn, Ann Arbor and more.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in River Rouge takes 26.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in River Rouge get to work:
- 70.9% drive their own car alone
- 14.4% carpool with others
- 4.9% work from home
- 5.3% take mass transit