Scotia, NY is a small town of approximately 7,000 people located in Schenectady County. It is a quaint and quiet community located along the banks of the Mohawk River. While it may be relatively small in size, Scotia offers plenty of transportation options for its locals and visitors alike.
Public transport in Scotia is provided by CDTA (Capital District Transportation Authority). This includes bus services which cover most areas of the town, as well as longer routes to nearby cities like Albany and Troy. Other forms of public transport include the Scotia Shuttle which runs on weekends only from Scotia to Albany and the City Trolley which runs from Scotia to downtown Schenectady. For those who want to travel further out or who prefer driving themselves, there are several taxi companies serving the area which offer reliable services at competitive rates. For cyclists, there are numerous bike paths that run through Scotia and its neighboring towns for easy access to bikes or even just a leisurely ride along rolling hills and riverside views. Finally, those who wish to take up flying can take lessons at local airports such as Glenville Municipal Airport or Schenectady County Airport both of which offer excellent flight instruction courses for beginners.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Scotia takes 20.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Scotia get to work:
- 83.2% drive their own car alone
- 7.2% carpool with others
- 1.6% work from home
- 2.4% take mass transit