Delaware County, Indiana is served by several public transportation providers. The Muncie Public Transportation Corporation (MPTC) provides bus service in the county, serving all five of its cities. MPTC also serves nearby Randolph and Grant counties with inter-county connections. The Heartland Connection, a regional transit system, operates a fixed route that connects Delaware County to the neighboring counties of Henry and Madison. Additionally, the Eastern Indiana Regional Transit Authority (EIRTA) provides transportation services for those who are aged 60 and over or certified handicapped individuals within the county's boundaries. EIRTA also offers demand response services for medical appointments, grocery shopping, work trips and more. All of these public transportation options make it easy for residents in Delaware County to access needed services without having to rely on their own vehicles.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Delaware County takes 20.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Delaware County get to work:
- 80.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 1.9% take mass transit