Harrison County, WV is home to many small towns and villages with a population of around 68,000 people. The county offers a variety of public transportation options, including regional fixed-route bus services, vanpools and specialized transportation services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. These services are provided by Harrison County Transit Authority (HCTA). The HCTA operates buses throughout the county that serve both rural and urban areas. Commuters can use these buses to get to their destinations quickly and easily. Other transportation options within the county include taxis, Uber, and Lyft ridesharing services. Bicyclists also have access to bike trails that run through most towns in Harrison County. All these options make it easy to get around the county without having to rely on personal vehicles or public transport.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Harrison County takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Harrison County get to work:
- 82.7% drive their own car alone
- 9.2% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit