Traffic Summary for Aligarh
In 2024, Aligarh's transportation landscape is uniquely dominated by bicycle commuting, with 100% of commuters opting for this eco-friendly mode. Despite the high reliance on bicycles, the city faces challenges with traffic inefficiency and time expenditure.
Average Commute Times
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Bicycle commuting in Aligarh may be affected by seasonal weather changes, with potential decreases during monsoon months. Summer heat could also impact the comfort and speed of bicycle commutes.
Commuter Pain Points
Lack of dedicated bicycle lanes can lead to safety concerns and inefficiencies. Weather conditions such as rain and extreme heat can disrupt bicycle commuting.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings and late evenings are ideal for bicycle commuting to avoid midday heat. Avoiding peak school and work hours can help reduce commute times.
Event Impacts
Public events and festivals can lead to temporary road closures, affecting bicycle routes. Increased pedestrian traffic during events may slow down bicycle commutes.
Sustainability Efforts
Aligarh is focusing on expanding bicycle infrastructure to support its primary commuting method. Efforts are being made to promote sustainable transportation and reduce reliance on motor vehicles.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have minimal impact due to the dominance of bicycle commuting. Potential exists for ride-sharing to complement bicycle use, especially during adverse weather conditions.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for India combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in India, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
"Key Takeaways"
Encouraging infrastructure improvements for bicycles could further enhance commute efficiency.
Promoting alternative transportation methods could diversify commuting options and reduce inefficiencies.
Key Indexes
EmissionsAligarh has a negligible CO2 emission index due to the exclusive use of bicycles.
The city's reliance on bicycles significantly reduces its carbon footprint.
TimeThe time expenditure index is relatively high at 109.43, indicating potential delays despite the use of bicycles.
Commuters spend an average of 30 minutes on their bicycle commutes.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index is 8.91, suggesting room for improvement in traffic management.
Despite the simplicity of bicycle commuting, inefficiencies still exist in the city's traffic flow.