Catoosa County, Georgia is located in the northwest part of the state and is known for its rural beauty and closeness to Chattanooga, Tennessee. The county seat of Ringgold serves as a hub for the area's transportation options due to its close proximity to both I-75 and I-24. The county offers several public transportation options for residents looking to travel within Catoosa County or beyond.
The Catoosa County Public Transportation Authority provides curb-to-curb service for senior citizens and disabled persons living in the county. Riders can choose between shared ride services to medical appointments or other destinations, or the Dial-A-Ride option which allows riders to call for a ride when needed. Additionally, GRTA Xpress bus routes connect Ringgold with Dalton, Georgia and Chattanooga, Tennessee providing access to each city’s public transportation network.
For those who choose to drive on their own, there are several main roads that run through Catoosa County such as Highway 41, I-75 and I-24. All three highways provide easy access throughout the county and surrounding areas. In addition, there are smaller roads that link major cities with rural areas including U.S Route 11 which runs east/west through Ringgold while State Highways 2 and 151 run north/south connecting smaller towns with larger cities like Dalton and Chattanooga.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Catoosa County takes 23.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Catoosa County get to work:
- 85.6% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit