Dodge County, Georgia is a rural area, located along the Ocmulgee River in the Central part of the state. Despite being a rural area, Dodge County offers many public transportation options for its residents. The county operates a public transit service called “Dodge County Transit” which covers most areas of the county and links to other nearby counties. It also provides transportation for seniors and persons with disabilities through its “Dial-A-Ride” service. Additionally, there are several private shuttle services available as well to connect residents to nearby cities and towns, such as Atlanta, Macon and Savannah. For those looking for an alternative way to get around, ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft are also available in the county. All of these transportation options make it easier for residents of Dodge County to travel within the county or beyond in order to access jobs, entertainment, medical care or other amenities.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Dodge County takes 26.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Dodge County get to work:
- 82.2% drive their own car alone
- 9.0% carpool with others
- 2.2% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit