Portage County, Ohio is home to a variety of transportation options for its residents and visitors. The county includes many highways and interstates, such as Interstate 90, State Routes 14 and 44, and U.S. Route 224. In addition to the roads, Portage County also has access to public transportation including the Akron Metro regional transit system and the Portage Area Regional Transportation Authority (PARTA). Both systems provide various services including fixed route bus service in several cities throughout Portage County as well as paratransit services for disabled individuals. PARTA also offers a shuttle service to the Cleveland Hopkins airport from various parks & ride locations throughout the county for those who need to travel outside of the county or state. Public transportation provides an affordable option for those who need it most in Portage County with fares ranging between $2-$5 depending on the distance traveled.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Portage County takes 25.5 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Portage County get to work:
- 84.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.1% carpool with others
- 4.8% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit