Troy, MI is a suburb of Detroit located in the metropolitan area and is one of the most populous cities in Oakland County. Troy has an extensive public transportation system to meet the needs of its growing population. The Troy Transit Center operates several bus routes that connect to the SMART regional bus system which provides access to metro Detroit. The city also has two historic streetcar lines which run up and down Big Beaver Road and Crooks Road, providing easy access to downtown Troy. In addition, there are bike paths throughout the city for cyclists to ride safely, as well as plenty of car rental locations for residents needing a ride when public transportation isn't available. With its extensive public transportation services, Troy makes it easy for residents to get around without having to drive their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Troy takes 25.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Troy get to work:
- 86.7% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit