Rock Falls, Illinois is a small city with a population of around 8,000 people. It is located in the northern part of the state near the intersection of two major highways. Despite its size, Rock Falls has public transportation options available to its residents. The main form of transportation is provided by the Rock Falls Transit System (RFTS), which operates a fleet of buses and vans throughout the city and surrounding areas. RFTS provides fixed route services as well as specialized services for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, there are a number of taxi companies operating in the area that provide transportation services to local destinations as well as airports and other out-of-town locations. Finally, Rock Falls also has an airport that serves general aviation flights within the region. This provides residents with access to air travel when needed and further connects them to other parts of the world through airline connections at larger airports nearby.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Rock Falls takes 18.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Rock Falls get to work:
- 80.6% drive their own car alone
- 11.9% carpool with others
- 2.3% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit