Traffic Summary for Belem
In 2024, Belem's transportation landscape is dominated by cars, with half of the population using them for daily commutes. Walking and bus usage are also significant, each accounting for 25% of the commuting methods in the city.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters spend about 8 minutes waiting and 25 minutes on the bus, covering a distance of 4.9 km.
- Car - Car users drive for approximately 15 minutes over a distance of 4.85 km.
- Walking - Walking commutes take around 50 minutes to cover a distance of 4 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic congestion tends to increase during the rainy season due to road conditions. Holiday seasons see a spike in car usage as residents travel to visit family and friends.
Commuter Pain Points
Long waiting times for buses can be frustrating for commuters. Traffic congestion during peak hours leads to extended commute times.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are the best times to avoid traffic congestion. Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM is generally smoother with less traffic.
Event Impacts
Public events such as festivals and parades can significantly disrupt traffic flow, leading to road closures and detours. Sporting events at local stadiums often cause localized congestion.
Sustainability Efforts
Belem is working on expanding its bus network to encourage public transport use. There are initiatives to create more pedestrian-friendly zones to promote walking.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the number of cars on the road, offering a flexible alternative to car ownership. These services are particularly popular among younger residents who prefer not to own a vehicle.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Brazil combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Brazil, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Bus
Average when primarily using Car
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Promoting alternative transportation methods could help reduce CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiencies.
Investing in public transport infrastructure is crucial for improving commute times and reducing reliance on cars.
Key Indexes
EmissionsBelem has a high CO2 emission index of 2245, indicating significant environmental impact from transportation.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting public transport and non-motorized travel.
TimeThe average time index is 29.25, reflecting moderate commute durations.
Time inefficiencies are primarily due to traffic congestion and reliance on cars.
InefficiencyWith an inefficiency index of 60.72, Belem faces challenges in optimizing traffic flow.
Improving public transport infrastructure could alleviate some inefficiencies.
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