Delta County, MI offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The county has its own Dial-A-Ride system that provides door-to-door service within the county for a nominal fee. It is available to both the elderly and those with disabilities, as well as all other members of the community. In addition, Delta County provides regular bus routes throughout the county. These buses are operated by local transit companies and provide convenient access to nearby cities and towns. For those who prefer to ride a bike or walk, there is also an extensive network of trails and scenic pathways throughout the region. Finally, the Michigan Department of Transportation provides shuttle routes that connect Delta County with larger cities in Michigan such as Detroit and Grand Rapids. All these transportation options make it easy for Delta County residents to move about their region without needing a car.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Delta County takes 19.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Delta County get to work:
- 81.0% drive their own car alone
- 10.5% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit