Monroe County, TN is a relatively small county situated in the Appalachian region of Tennessee. Despite its size, Monroe County has a variety of transportation options available to its residents. Public transportation is provided by the local transit agency, Monroe County Transit, which provides bus service throughout the county. The Vibe Ride app is also available which offers an affordable and convenient ride-hailing service to connect people to local destinations. In addition, several taxi companies offer services within Monroe County and there are numerous bike lanes and trails for cyclists to explore. For those who prefer to drive themselves, the roads in Monroe County are generally well maintained and provide easy access to major highways such as I-75 and I-40. With all of these various transportation options available, Monroe County is well connected and easily accessible.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Monroe County takes 28.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Monroe County get to work:
- 86.8% drive their own car alone
- 8.6% carpool with others
- 2.2% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit