Traffic Summary for Surrey
In 2024, Surrey's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with over half of the population commuting by car. Public transportation and walking are also significant, with buses and walking each accounting for over 14% of commutes.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters spend about 34 minutes on the bus and 8.5 minutes walking, covering 17.65 km.
- Car - Car commuters drive for approximately 40.63 minutes, covering a distance of 31.71 km.
- Walking - Walking commutes take about 10 minutes, covering a short distance of 0.55 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the winter months due to adverse weather conditions. Summer months see a slight decrease in traffic as residents take vacations.
Commuter Pain Points
Long wait 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. Midday travel between 11 AM and 1 PM is also less congested.
Event Impacts
Public events in Surrey can significantly impact traffic, especially around event venues. Planning alternate routes during major events can help avoid delays.
Sustainability Efforts
Surrey is investing in green public transport options to reduce emissions. The city promotes cycling and walking through improved infrastructure and awareness campaigns.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the number of cars on the road. These services provide flexible commuting options, especially in areas with limited public transport.
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 Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Encouraging the use of public transportation and cycling could help reduce CO2 emissions.
Improving bus and tram services might decrease overall commute times and traffic inefficiency.
Key Indexes
EmissionsSurrey's CO2 emissions index is relatively high at 6476.43, indicating significant emissions from transportation.
Efforts to reduce car dependency could help lower these emissions.
TimeThe average commute time index is 36.21, suggesting moderate traffic delays.
Improving public transport efficiency could help reduce commute times.
InefficiencyThe traffic inefficiency index stands at 193.29, highlighting areas for potential improvement.
Investments in infrastructure could alleviate some of these inefficiencies.