Traffic Summary for Coquitlam
In 2024, Coquitlam's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with over half of the population commuting by car. Public transportation, including buses and trains, plays a significant role, while walking remains a popular choice for short distances.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters spend about 66 minutes on the bus and 13 minutes walking, covering 13.9 km.
- Car - Car commuters drive for approximately 38.8 minutes with minimal walking, covering 25.94 km.
- Train - Train commuters spend 40 minutes on the train and 5 minutes walking, with a total distance of 23 km.
- Walking - Walking commuters take about 45 minutes to cover a distance of 3 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Winter months see increased traffic delays due to weather conditions, impacting commute times. Summer tends to have lighter traffic, with more people opting for walking or cycling.
Commuter Pain Points
Long waiting times for buses during peak hours are a common complaint among commuters. Traffic congestion during rush hours leads to increased travel times for car commuters.
Best Travel Times
Traveling before 7 AM or after 7 PM can help avoid peak traffic congestion. Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM is generally smoother with less traffic.
Event Impacts
Public events at Town Centre Park often lead to temporary road closures and increased traffic. Concerts and sports events at local venues can cause significant traffic delays in surrounding areas.
Sustainability Efforts
Coquitlam is investing in electric bus fleets to reduce emissions and promote sustainable transport. The city encourages cycling through expanded bike lanes and public awareness campaigns.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have reduced the need for personal car ownership, easing parking demands. However, increased ride-sharing can contribute to congestion during peak times if not managed effectively.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Canada combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Canada, 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 Train
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Promoting alternative transportation methods could help reduce CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiencies.
Investing in public transportation infrastructure can improve commute times and reduce car dependency.
Key Indexes
EmissionsCoquitlam has a high CO2 emissions index of 6905.5, indicating significant environmental impact.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting public transport and reducing car dependency.
TimeThe average commute time index is 48.25, reflecting moderate traffic delays.
Improving public transport efficiency could help reduce overall commute times.
InefficiencyThe traffic inefficiency index stands at 178.74, suggesting room for improvement in traffic management.
Enhancing road infrastructure and traffic flow could alleviate inefficiencies.