Traffic Summary for Guayaquil
In 2024, Guayaquil's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with a significant 81.82% of commuters relying on this mode. Despite the heavy reliance on cars, walking remains a notable mode of transport, accounting for 18.18% of the commuting population.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters spend an average of 38.89 minutes on the road, covering a distance of 17.44 km.
- Walking - Those who walk spend about 22.5 minutes on foot, often supplemented by short bus rides.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the rainy season due to road conditions. Holiday seasons see a spike in car usage as residents travel for family gatherings.
Commuter Pain Points
Heavy traffic congestion during peak hours leads to longer commute times. Limited public transportation options force reliance on cars.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are the best times to avoid traffic. Midday travel can also be less congested compared to peak hours.
Event Impacts
Public events, such as festivals and parades, can significantly disrupt traffic flow. Sporting events often lead to temporary road closures and increased congestion.
Sustainability Efforts
The city is exploring initiatives to expand bicycle lanes and pedestrian areas. Efforts are underway to improve the efficiency of the public bus system.
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, potentially easing congestion.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Ecuador combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Ecuador, 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 transportation methods could reduce CO2 emissions and improve traffic efficiency.
Investing in public transportation infrastructure may help decrease reliance on cars.
Key Indexes
EmissionsGuayaquil has a high CO2 emission index of 8594.91, reflecting the heavy car usage.
Efforts to reduce emissions are crucial given the current levels.
TimeThe time index of 37.64 indicates moderate traffic delays.
Commuters experience significant time spent in traffic, especially during peak hours.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 157.08, highlighting areas for improvement in traffic flow.
Reducing car dependency could alleviate some inefficiencies.