Independence Township, located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, offers residents and visitors a variety of transportation options. The township is served by the Washington Area Transit Authority (WATA), which provides shuttle bus service to the local boroughs and surrounding townships. There are also several car services available for those who would prefer to travel by car or taxi. Independence Township has a wide range of public trails and walkways for biking, hiking, walking and running that can be accessed by foot or bicycle. In addition to these transportation options, Independence Township has many state-maintained roads and highways that offer convenient access to nearby cities and other points of interest throughout the region.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Independence township (Washington County) takes 34.5 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Independence township (Washington County) get to work:
- 87.1% drive their own car alone
- 6.4% carpool with others
- 4.4% work from home
- 0.9% take mass transit