Backus, MI is a small town in Michigan's northern lower peninsula with a population of around 800 people. Despite its size, Backus provides its residents with multiple transportation options. The main form of public transportation in Backus is the Community Transportation System, which provides door-to-door and group rides throughout the county. Taxis are also available to provide transportation for those who need it. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are plenty of nearby roads and highways that connect Backus to larger towns and cities in the area. For those looking for an alternative mode of transportation, the town has bike paths that can be used to explore local attractions like hiking trails or lakes for fishing and boating. All these transportation options make it easy for residents and visitors alike to get around town and explore all that Backus has to offer.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Backus takes 22.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Backus get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 9.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit