Sheridan County, Nebraska is a rural county located in the northwest corner of the state. It is known for its wide open spaces and abundant natural beauty. Although it is a relatively small county, the area does offer some public transportation options to its residents.
The most widely used method of public transportation in Sheridan County is Dial-A-Ride, which provides door-to-door service seven days a week. The service area includes all of Sheridan County and parts of several surrounding counties. The buses use wheelchair lifts and are equipped with bike racks. Another option available to residents of Sheridan County is the Metro Area Express (MAX) bus service which travels between North Platte and Scottsbluff. This route serves towns along US Highway 30 including Hershey, Arnold, Hyannis, Ashby, and Ogallala. The local school district also has limited routes that are open to the general public during non-school hours.
For those who prefer more private form of transportation, taxi services such as Yellow Cab Company or Checker Cab Service are available in North Platte and other nearby towns. There are also a number of car rental agencies located throughout Sheridan County that offer convenient pickup locations at airports or train stations. All these options make it possible for people to get around Sheridan County with ease and convenience.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sheridan County takes 17.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sheridan County get to work:
- 69.1% drive their own car alone
- 12.1% carpool with others
- 6.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit