Traffic in Teresina

In 2024, Teresina's transportation landscape is dominated by bus usage, with 100% of commuters relying on this mode of transport.Despite the heavy reliance on buses, the city faces challenges with high CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiencies.

Average Commute Times

The average commute time in Teresina is 20 minutes by bus, with an additional 3 minutes spent walking.

  • Bus - Bus commuters in Teresina experience an average travel time of 20 minutes, with a typical walking time of 3 minutes to reach bus stops.
Traffic Breakdown
Bus
100%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 1 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
4.3 miles
Walking
3.0 mins
Waiting
20.0 mins
Bus / Trolley
20.0 mins
Total:
43.0 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
4.3 miles
Walking
3.0 mins
Waiting
20.0 mins
Bus / Trolley
20.0 mins
Total:
43.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the rainy season due to road conditions.

Holiday periods see a slight decrease in daily commutes as residents travel outside the city.

Commuter Pain Points

Long waiting times for buses during peak hours.

Limited alternative transportation options increase dependency on buses.

Best Travel Times

Traveling before 7 AM or after 7 PM can help avoid peak hour congestion.

Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM is generally smoother with less traffic.

Event Impacts

Public events in the city center can lead to significant traffic disruptions.

Planning routes around event schedules can help mitigate delays.

Sustainability Efforts

The city is exploring electric buses to reduce emissions.

Initiatives to promote cycling and walking are being considered to diversify transport options.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are not yet widely adopted, but they have the potential to reduce bus overcrowding.

Increased use of ride-sharing could offer more flexible commuting options.

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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.
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