Commuting Patterns Fuquay-Varina residents overwhelmingly choose to commute to work by driving alone or carpooling. Currently, very few commuters take advantage of alternative commute options, such as walking, biking, or public transit. Fifty- six percent (56%) of residents drive longer than 30 minutes to work, which is reflective of the lack of balance between home and work locations. In 2014 19,799 residents left the study area for work, while only 1,800 stayed local. Additionally, 9,504 people from across Wake County and Angier commute into Fuquay-Varina for work.
Travel Time to Work and Means of Transportation to Work Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2011-2015 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
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