Polk County, Georgia is located in the north-west of the state and has a population of just over 42,000 people. Despite its small size, Polk County offers a variety of public transportation options for its residents. The Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA) provides bus service to the county from nearby metro Atlanta as well as direct express routes from major cities such as Macon and Athens. In addition, there are taxi services available in Polk County with both local and regional companies offering convenient service throughout the county. For those who prefer to bike or walk, there is also plenty of pedestrian friendly infrastructure including sidewalks, trails and bike lanes that connect different parts of the county. With these various forms of transportation, it's easy for residents to get around in Polk County any time they need to.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Polk County takes 26.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Polk County get to work:
- 86.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 3.2% work from home
- 0.4% take mass transit