Edgar County, Illinois has a variety of transportation options available to its residents. Public transportation in the county is provided by the Edgar County Public Transportation Department. This includes fixed-route bus service, on-demand paratransit services, dial-a-ride services, and special education transportation. Fixed route buses offer access to employment sites, shopping centers, medical facilities, educational institutions, recreational centers and other places of interest. The on-demand paratransit service operates in Edgar County as well as surrounding counties such as Coles, Cumberland and Clark. This service provides transportation for those who cannot use the fixed route buses due to disability or lack of mobility. Dial-a-ride services are designed for those who need more personalized assistance while traveling in the county's rural areas; this includes elderly persons or disabled individuals living in rural settings. Special education transportation is also available to students who have special needs and require specialized vehicles to get them safely to school. Overall, Edgar County offers its residents a variety of public transportation options that can help them get where they need to go with ease and convenience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Edgar County takes 19.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Edgar County get to work:
- 83.1% drive their own car alone
- 10.1% carpool with others
- 4.7% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit