Traffic Summary for Cergy
In 2024, Cergy's transportation landscape is dominated by trams and cars, each accounting for 50% of the commuting methods. With a significant CO2 emission index and notable inefficiency, Cergy faces challenges in optimizing its traffic flow.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car users typically drive for 40 minutes with minimal waiting time.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourism peaks. Winter months see a slight decrease in tram usage due to weather conditions.
Commuter Pain Points
Long tram commute times can be a source of frustration for daily commuters. Traffic congestion during peak hours leads to increased travel times for car users.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are optimal for avoiding traffic. Midday travel between 11 AM and 1 PM is also relatively smooth.
Event Impacts
Public events at the local university significantly increase traffic congestion. Cultural festivals in the city center can lead to temporary road closures and detours.
Sustainability Efforts
Cergy is investing in expanding its tram network to reduce reliance on cars. The city promotes cycling through the development of dedicated bike lanes.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have reduced the number of cars on the road during peak hours. These services provide a flexible alternative to public transport, especially in less accessible areas.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for France combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in France, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Car
"Key Takeaways"
Enhancing tram efficiency could reduce commute times and emissions.
Encouraging alternative transport modes like cycling could diversify commuting options.
Key Indexes
EmissionsCergy's CO2 emissions index is notably high at 6620.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on increasing public transport efficiency.
TimeThe time index is 72.5, indicating moderate delays.
Commuters experience significant time spent in transit, especially on trams.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 303.22, suggesting room for improvement in traffic management.
Strategies to enhance traffic flow could alleviate inefficiencies.