Yates, MI is a small town located in the upper peninsula of Michigan with a population of around 500 people. Despite its size, there are plenty of transportation options to get around town and beyond. Those who live in Yates mainly rely on their own vehicles for transportation, as the town does not have any public buses or light rail systems available. However, they do have access to taxi services and ride-sharing companies such as Uber or Lyft which can help them get to nearby cities such as Marquette or Ann Arbor for larger shopping trips. Additionally, there is an airport only a short drive away that provides access to other parts of the United States. The lack of public transport means that most people in Yates drive themselves to their destinations, including those who live outside of the city limits. This makes it easy for residents to travel within the area without having to worry about relying on public transport options.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Yates takes 27.4 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Yates get to work:
- 68.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.7% carpool with others
- 19.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit