Norton, OH is a small city located in Summit County with a population of around 12,000. The city offers a variety of transportation options including public bus service with fixed route service and demand response service for the elderly and disabled. The Summit Metro Regional Transit Authority (SMART) offers seven fixed routes which serve Norton and its surrounding areas. The SMART also provides “CALL-A-BUS” services where customers can request door to door transportation to any destination within the SMART service area. Additionally, taxi services are available in Norton as well as ride sharing options provided by companies such as Uber and Lyft. Lastly, other travel options include bike share programs and car rentals from local businesses. All these transportation options make it convenient for residents of Norton to get around town while still maintaining social distancing guidelines during this pandemic.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Norton takes 21.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Norton get to work:
- 91.3% drive their own car alone
- 4.3% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit