Outagamie County, Wisconsin is located in the Fox Valley region of the state and is home to a population of over 176,000 people. The county has an extensive public transportation network that serves its various towns and cities. The Appleton Transit System (ATS) provides service to Appleton and surrounding areas while Valley Transit operates routes throughout the entire county. Both systems offer multiple lines that run on weekdays and Saturdays with some lines operating on Sundays as well. Additionally, Outagamie County offers a variety of grant-funded ridesharing programs to provide citizens with easier access to transportation options, such as vanpools, taxis, and ride matching services. These services are designed to make travel within the area more accessible and convenient for all residents.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Outagamie County takes 19.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Outagamie County get to work:
- 85.3% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit