Mecklenburg County, Virginia offers a variety of transportation options for its residents. Public transportation is an important option available to many in the county. The local bus system, known as The Southside Regional Transit (SRT), provides service throughout the county and to nearby cities and towns. The bus routes cover major neighborhoods and popular destinations such as downtown, shopping centers, schools, government buildings, medical centers, and public parks. In addition to buses, the SRT provides door-to-door paratransit services for those who are unable to access fixed route services due to disability or age. Also available in Mecklenburg County is the Amtrak train service which runs from Richmond to Lynchburg with stops at several points in between. This train service is an efficient way for residents to travel both within and outside of the county. With a variety of public transportation options located throughout Mecklenburg County, it has never been easier for residents to get around efficiently and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Mecklenburg County takes 24.7 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Mecklenburg County get to work:
- 80.1% drive their own car alone
- 11.1% carpool with others
- 4.1% work from home
- 0.2% take mass transit