Traffic Summary for Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast)
Surfers Paradise, located on the Gold Coast, is a bustling hub with a high reliance on cars for commuting. Public transportation, particularly buses, plays a significant role, accounting for a quarter of all commutes.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters spend about 10 minutes waiting and another 10 minutes on the bus, covering a distance of 2.5 km.
- Car - Car commuters drive for approximately 26.67 minutes, covering a distance of 17.33 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourists flock to the Gold Coast. Winter sees a slight decrease in traffic, offering smoother commutes.
Commuter Pain Points
Heavy reliance on cars leads to congestion, especially during peak tourist seasons. Limited public transport options can result in longer wait times for buses.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are the best times to avoid traffic. Midday travel is generally smoother outside of school holidays.
Event Impacts
Major events like the Gold Coast Marathon significantly impact traffic, causing road closures and delays. Concerts and festivals in Surfers Paradise can lead to increased congestion and parking shortages.
Sustainability Efforts
The city is investing in expanding bus routes and improving service frequency to encourage public transport use. Initiatives to promote cycling and walking are being developed to reduce car dependency.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the need for personal car ownership, easing parking demands. However, they can contribute to congestion during peak times as drivers navigate to pick-up and drop-off points.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Australia combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Australia, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Bus
Average when primarily using Car
"Key Takeaways"
Increasing the use of public transportation could significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
Addressing traffic inefficiencies could improve overall commute times and reduce congestion.
Key Indexes
EmissionsThe CO2 emissions index is notably high at 5420, indicating significant environmental impact.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on increasing public transport usage.
TimeThe time index of 26.25 suggests moderate delays during peak hours.
Improving traffic flow could reduce commute times.
InefficiencyAn inefficiency index of 82.78 highlights potential areas for improvement in traffic management.
Optimizing traffic signals and promoting alternative transport could alleviate inefficiencies.