Franklin County, Kansas is a rural area that offers limited public transportation options to its citizens. The county has one bus system provided by the Kansas Department of Transportation known as the Kan-Go Rural Transit System. The system provides safe and reliable transportation for citizens in the county to access medical appointments, grocery stores, employment opportunities, and other essential services within the city limits. For those who need to travel outside of the city limits, there are also regional transportation options such as Greyhound buses. Additionally, Franklin County also has a taxi service available for locals who need to get around town quickly. This service helps bridge gaps in public transportation where many rural areas lack access to public transportation resources. With these options available, citizens of Franklin County can rely on safe and efficient transportation when needed for their daily needs.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Franklin County takes 23.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Franklin County get to work:
- 82.0% drive their own car alone
- 8.4% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit