Traffic Summary for Bharuch
In 2024, Bharuch stands out with walking as the predominant mode of transportation, accounting for 100% of commutes. Despite the absence of vehicular traffic, the city faces challenges with traffic inefficiency and time expenditure indexes.
Average Commute Times
- Walking - Walking is the sole mode of transport, with an average time of 30 minutes for a 4-kilometer journey.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
During monsoon seasons, walking can become challenging due to waterlogged streets. Summer heat may also affect walking conditions, necessitating shaded pathways.
Commuter Pain Points
Lack of pedestrian-friendly infrastructure can lead to longer commute times. Weather conditions significantly impact the comfort and safety of walking commutes.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings and late evenings are ideal for walking to avoid the midday heat. Planning walks during cooler parts of the day can enhance comfort.
Sustainability Efforts
Bharuch is exploring the development of green corridors to encourage walking and cycling. Initiatives to plant more trees along walkways aim to provide shade and improve air quality.
Ride-Sharing Impact
The absence of ride-sharing services in Bharuch limits transportation options. Introducing ride-sharing could offer flexible commuting alternatives and reduce pedestrian congestion.
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
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Enhancing pedestrian pathways could reduce commute times and improve efficiency.
Promoting alternative transport modes could diversify commuting options and reduce reliance on walking.
Key Indexes
EmissionsBharuch records minimal CO2 emissions due to the absence of motorized transport.
The city's reliance on walking significantly reduces its carbon footprint.
TimeThe time expenditure index is notably high at 1613.79, indicating potential inefficiencies in pedestrian infrastructure.
Despite no vehicular traffic, the time index suggests room for improvement in pedestrian pathways.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 24.54, highlighting challenges in optimizing walking routes.
Efforts to enhance pedestrian infrastructure could improve overall efficiency.