Lakemont, PA is a small town located in Blair County in the state of Pennsylvania. It is conveniently located near larger cities such as Altoona and State College which allows for commuters to still have access to a variety of transportation options. In Lakemont itself there are several transportation options available including public bus service, carpooling, ride-sharing services, and biking. The public bus service provided by Centre Area Transportation Authority (CATA) offers convenient connections to nearby cities such as Altoona and State College. Carpooling has become increasingly popular in Lakemont within recent years with many locals using online services and apps such as Zimride to coordinate carpools. Ride-sharing services such as Lyft and Uber are also available in the area, providing a more convenient way for locals to get around town without needing their own vehicle. Lastly, biking has grown in popularity over the past few years with bike lanes now being featured on many roads throughout Lakemont providing cyclists with a safe way to travel through town. All these transportation options make it easy for residents of Lakemont to get around the town or even further distances when needed.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Lakemont takes 20.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Lakemont get to work:
- 84.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.9% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit