Charleroi, Pennsylvania is located in Washington County and has a population of 7,902 people. The town is conveniently located near Pittsburgh and offers residents access to many public transportation options.
Residents in Charleroi have access to the Port Authority of Allegheny County bus service which provides transportation throughout the entire county. There are seven routes that provide service to Charleroi from as far away as Pittsburgh International Airport. The Charleroi-Monessen-Fayette City Transit Authority also provides bus service throughout the area with routes connecting Charleroi with Monessen and Fayette City.
Additionally, there are several taxi services available throughout the area including All American Taxi, Heartland Taxi, Metro Taxi & Limousine Service, Green Cab Company, and Yellow Cab of Southwestern PA. This allows for people in Charleroi to easily get around without needing their own vehicle or relying on someone else for transportation.
For those who prefer an alternative mode of transportation, biking is also an option in Charleroi as it is part of a larger regional network of bike paths known as the Montour Trail which stretches from Moon Township all the way to Coraopolis. Additionally, the Panhandle Trail extends southward from Charleroi into West Virginia and gives bikers and hikers access to some beautiful natural scenery right outside their doorsteps.
Overall, Charleroi provides its residents with plenty of options when it comes to public transportation, making it easy for them to go about their daily activities without having to worry about how they will get around town.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Charleroi takes 25.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Charleroi get to work:
- 73.0% drive their own car alone
- 13.3% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit