Traffic congestion remains a persistent challenge for commuters in major cities worldwide, impacting productivity and quality of life significantly. Here’s a look at the ten cities currently facing the worst traffic conditions globally:
1. London, UK
London tops the list with an average travel time of 37 minutes and 20 seconds for a 10 km journey, a slight increase from the previous year. The city experiences a congestion level of 45%, resulting in 148 hours lost annually due to traffic, with drivers moving at an average speed of 14 km/h.
2. Dublin, Ireland
Dublin follows closely with an average travel time of 29 minutes and 30 seconds, also seeing a minute increase compared to last year. The congestion level in Dublin is notably high at 66%, leading to 158 hours lost per year, with an average driving speed of 16 km/h.
3. Toronto, Canada
Toronto ranks third with an average travel time of 29 minutes, showing a slight increase of 50 seconds from the previous year. The city experiences a congestion level of 42%, resulting in 98 hours lost annually due to traffic, with an average driving speed of 18 km/h.
4. Milan, Italy
Milan reports an average travel time of 28 minutes and 50 seconds, marking a slight increase of 20 seconds from 2022. With a congestion level of 45%, the city loses approximately 137 hours yearly due to traffic, maintaining an average driving speed of 17 km/h.
5. Lima, Peru
Lima’s average travel time is 28 minutes and 30 seconds, showing a significant increase of 1 minute and 20 seconds compared to the previous year. The city faces a congestion level of 61%, resulting in 157 hours lost annually, with an average speed of 17 km/h.
6. Bengaluru, India
Bengaluru records an average travel time of 28 minutes and 10 seconds, a slight decrease of 1 minute from 2022. The congestion level is high at 63%, leading to 132 hours lost per year due to traffic, with an average driving speed of 18 km/h.
7. Pune, India
Pune follows closely with an average travel time of 27 minutes and 50 seconds, showing an increase of 30 seconds from the previous year. The congestion level stands at 57%, resulting in 128 hours lost annually, with an average speed of 19 km/h.
8. Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest reports an average travel time of 27 minutes and 40 seconds, marking a 20-second increase from 2022. The congestion level is at 55%, leading to 150 hours lost per year due to traffic, with an average driving speed of 17 km/h.
9. Manila, Philippines
Manila records an average travel time of 27 minutes and 20 seconds, showing a 20-second increase compared to the previous year. The congestion level is 46%, resulting in 105 hours lost annually, with an average speed of 19 km/h.
10. Brussels, Belgium
Brussels rounds out the list with an average travel time of 27 minutes, indicating a 20-second increase from 2022. The congestion level stands at 37%, leading to 104 hours lost per year due to traffic, with an average driving speed of 18 km/h.
These cities highlight the global challenge of urban traffic congestion, affecting millions of residents and commuters daily. As cities continue to grow, managing and alleviating traffic congestion remains a critical task for urban planners and policymakers worldwide.
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