Portage, Ohio is a small city located in Wood County and is known for its charming downtown area and historic buildings. When it comes to public transportation, Portage offers a few options for those who rely on public transportation. The city operates a bus service called the Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA), which provides transportation throughout the city as well as to surrounding areas. For those who don’t live near any PARTA stops, Portage also offers the “Ride-A-Trolley” service which connects major commercial centers around the city. Additionally, there are several taxi companies that serve Portage, offering convenient yet cost effective travel options to and from different destinations within the city. With these transportation options available, residents of Portage are able to easily access all that the city has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Portage takes 20.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Portage get to work:
- 73.8% drive their own car alone
- 21.0% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit