Jay County, Indiana is a rural county located in the east central region of the state. While it may not be known for its population size, it does have an excellent public transportation system. The Jay County Public Transportation office offers regular bus routes throughout the county as well as demand response services for those who need special transportation assistance. The bus routes cover many areas of Jay County including Portland, Redkey, Dunkirk and Pennville. In addition to these regular bus services, the Public Transportation agency also provides curb-to-curb service for those who are disabled or elderly. For those looking for alternative transportation in Jay County, there is a bike share program which allows citizens to access bicycles at designated stations located across the county. All of these services make getting around Jay County much more convenient and accessible for everyone who lives there.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Jay County takes 19.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Jay County get to work:
- 79.2% drive their own car alone
- 10.0% carpool with others
- 5.9% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit