Traffic in Nagpur

Nagpur's transportation landscape in 2024 is dominated by bicycles, with a significant portion of the population opting for this eco-friendly mode.

Despite the high usage of bicycles, the city faces challenges with CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiencies.

Average Commute Times

The average commute time across all modes is approximately 28.85 minutes, with significant contributions from biking and walking.

  • Bus - Bus commuters spend about 30 minutes on average, covering a distance of 12 km.
  • Car - Car users experience a commute time of approximately 16.67 minutes over 8.33 km.
  • Train - Train commuters have a total travel time of 30 minutes, including waiting and walking, for an 18 km journey.
  • Walking - Walking commuters spend around 13.5 minutes covering a distance of 3 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Bicycle
40%
Motorcycle
20%
Car
15%
Walking
10%
Train
5%
Bus
5%
Home
5%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 21 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
8.4 miles
Walking
2.1 mins
Waiting
0.3 mins
Driving Car
2.5 mins
Bus / Trolley
1.5 mins
Bicycle
11.4 mins
Motorcycle
4.8 mins
Train
1.0 mins
Other
5.3 mins
Total:
28.9 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
7.5 miles
Bus / Trolley
30.0 mins
Total:
30.0 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
5.2 miles
Driving Car
16.7 mins
Total:
16.7 mins
Average when primarily using Train
Distance
11.2 miles
Walking
5.0 mins
Waiting
5.0 mins
Train
20.0 mins
Total:
30.0 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
1.9 miles
Walking
13.5 mins
Bicycle
3.0 mins
Motorcycle
0.0 mins
Other
5.0 mins
Total:
21.5 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the monsoon season due to waterlogged roads, affecting commute times.

Winter months see a slight decrease in bicycle usage, with more people opting for motorized transport.

Commuter Pain Points

Frequent traffic jams during peak hours cause delays, especially for car and bus commuters.

Limited public transport options lead to overcrowding and longer wait times for buses and trains.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 8 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are the best times to avoid heavy traffic.

Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM is also relatively smooth, with fewer delays.

Event Impacts

Public events, especially in central areas, can lead to significant traffic disruptions and require alternative routes.

Festivals and cultural events often result in road closures and increased congestion.

Sustainability Efforts

Nagpur is investing in expanding its bicycle lanes and promoting electric vehicles to reduce emissions.

The city is also exploring smart traffic management systems to improve flow and reduce congestion.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the number of private cars on the road, contributing to less congestion.

However, the increase in ride-sharing vehicles has also led to competition for road space, particularly in busy areas.

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.
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