Traffic Summary for Kyrenia (Girne)
Kyrenia, a picturesque city in Cyprus, sees a significant portion of its population commuting by foot, with walking accounting for two-thirds of all trips. Despite the reliance on walking, car usage still plays a crucial role, representing a third of the commuting methods.
Average Commute Times
- Car - For those commuting by car, the average driving time is 20 minutes over a distance of 25 km.
- Walking - Walking commuters spend about 22.5 minutes covering a distance of 4.5 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months due to tourism, affecting both road congestion and parking availability. Winter months see a slight decrease in traffic as fewer tourists visit the city.
Commuter Pain Points
Limited public transport options make car travel a necessity for longer distances. Parking in the city center can be challenging, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings and late evenings are the best times to travel to avoid congestion. Midday traffic is generally lighter, making it an ideal time for errands.
Event Impacts
Public events and festivals can lead to temporary road closures and increased traffic. Local markets and fairs often result in higher pedestrian traffic, impacting road travel.
Sustainability Efforts
Kyrenia is exploring initiatives to expand pedestrian zones and improve cycling paths. Efforts are underway to introduce more electric vehicle charging stations to encourage sustainable transport.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering a flexible alternative to car ownership. These services help reduce the number of cars on the road, easing congestion during peak hours.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Cyprus combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Cyprus, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Car
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Promoting alternative transport methods such as cycling or public transport could help reduce CO2 emissions.
Enhancing pedestrian infrastructure could further support the high percentage of walking commuters.
Key Indexes
EmissionsKyrenia's CO2 emissions index stands at 2926, indicating a moderate level of emissions.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on increasing public transport options.
TimeThe time index is 27.67, reflecting relatively efficient travel times given the city's size.
Walking remains the most time-efficient mode of transport.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index is 42.42, suggesting room for improvement in traffic management.
Reducing car dependency could help lower inefficiency levels.