Republic Township is located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and is known for its scenic beauty and rural charm. The availability of public transportation options in Republic Township further enables its residents to have easy access to nearby cities and attractions. The township is served by the County Road Commission bus, which connects it with other cities in the region. In addition, the UPX Commuter Express also operates a regular service between Republic Township and Marquette. The Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency operates a Dial-A-Ride service, which provides residents with door-to-door transportation services within the township or from any point of departure within a radius of 40 miles. For those who prefer to use their own vehicles, they can access two major highways, Highway U.S. 45 and State Route 28, which both provide convenient access for people travelling to adjacent towns or larger cities throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Republic township takes 17.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Republic township get to work:
- 77.4% drive their own car alone
- 17.3% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit