Traffic Summary for Oakville
In 2024, Oakville's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with 80% of commuters relying on personal vehicles. Despite the high dependency on cars, walking remains a significant mode of transport, accounting for 20% of commutes.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters spend an average of 42.5 minutes on the road, covering a distance of 26.5 km.
- Walking - Walking commuters spend about 15 minutes on their journey, typically covering 3 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic congestion tends to increase during the winter months due to adverse weather conditions. Summer sees a slight reduction in traffic as residents take vacations, leading to less congestion.
Commuter Pain Points
Long commute times and traffic congestion are major issues for car commuters. Limited public transport options force reliance on personal vehicles.
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 due to reduced congestion.
Event Impacts
Public events in downtown Oakville can significantly impact traffic, leading to road closures and detours. Planning ahead for events can help mitigate traffic disruptions.
Sustainability Efforts
Oakville is exploring the expansion of bike lanes and pedestrian pathways to encourage eco-friendly commuting. The city is also considering investments in electric vehicle infrastructure to reduce emissions.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the number of cars on the road, offering a convenient alternative to personal vehicles. However, increased ride-sharing can lead to congestion in popular areas during peak times.
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 Car
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Oakville's traffic is heavily car-dependent, leading to high CO2 emissions and inefficiencies.
Promoting walking and public transport could improve commute times and reduce environmental impact.
Key Indexes
EmissionsOakville's CO2 emissions index is notably high at 9256.8, reflecting the heavy reliance on cars.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting alternative transportation methods.
TimeThe time index of 41.8 indicates moderate traffic delays, primarily affecting car commuters.
Improving public transport options could alleviate some of these delays.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 211.39, suggesting significant room for improvement in traffic management.
Investing in smarter traffic systems could enhance efficiency.