Brooke County, West Virginia has a variety of transportation options available to residents and visitors. Public transportation is provided by Brooke County Transit, which operates 12 bus lines providing service throughout the county. The transit system also operates ferry and shuttle services, as well as wheelchair accessible vehicles. In addition to public transportation, there are several taxi and limousine companies operating in the county. For those who prefer to drive themselves, there are plenty of roads and highways that allow for easy access to nearby cities and towns. For those looking for alternative modes of transportation, Brooke County has several bicycle trails throughout its cities and towns. These bike paths provide cyclists with safe routes to explore the area’s nature and connect them with other bike paths in neighboring counties. Finally, while not commonly used in Brooke County, there are several airports located within a reasonable distance that can be accessed via car or bus.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Brooke County takes 26.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Brooke County get to work:
- 85.8% drive their own car alone
- 6.1% carpool with others
- 2.7% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit