Seneca County, Ohio is a rural area and is not as densely populated as other counties in the region. As such, the transportation options in Seneca are more limited than those found in larger cities and metropolitan areas. While there is no public transit system that serves Seneca County, residents are able to access transportation services through several other means. Ohio State Rides offers rideshare programs which allow people to request rides from drivers who travel between cities and towns, while SENRIDES provides both medical and non-medical transportation for seniors living in the county. Additionally, several taxi companies are available throughout the area for those looking to get around quickly. For those without access to a vehicle or an alternative form of transport, many Senecans rely on their own two feet or the occasional bicycle to get them where they need to go.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Seneca County takes 21.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Seneca County get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 2.2% work from home
- 0.5% take mass transit