Colrain, MA is a small town in Franklin County with a population of just under 1,000 people. Despite its size, there is a variety of transportation options available for those living in or visiting the area. The most convenient form of public transport is the Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) bus system which runs throughout Franklin County and connects to surrounding towns. Additionally, residents in Colrain can access Amtrak and Peter Pan Bus services for longer journeys. There are also a number of taxi services available in the area that can provide more personalized transportation service. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are two major highways – I-91 and I-90 – that run through Colrain, providing easy access to nearby cities like Greenfield and Northampton.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Colrain takes 30.2 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Colrain get to work:
- 77.2% drive their own car alone
- 12.8% carpool with others
- 7.2% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit