Traffic Summary for Kefar Sava
In 2024, Kefar Sava's transportation landscape is dominated by trains and bicycles, with each accounting for 50% of the commuting methods. The city is focusing on sustainable transport options, as evidenced by the significant use of bicycles and trains, which help reduce CO2 emissions.
Average Commute Times
- Train - Commuting by train typically takes 42 minutes, with an additional 20 minutes waiting time and 5 minutes walking, covering 29 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as more people travel for leisure. Winter sees a slight decrease in bicycle usage due to weather conditions.
Commuter Pain Points
Long waiting times for trains can be frustrating for commuters. Limited options for those who prefer driving or using buses.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings and late evenings are the best times to travel to avoid peak congestion. Midday travel is generally smoother with less crowding on trains.
Event Impacts
Public events in the city center can lead to temporary road closures and increased traffic. Concerts and festivals often result in higher demand for public transport.
Sustainability Efforts
Kefar Sava is investing in bicycle infrastructure to promote eco-friendly commuting. The city is exploring renewable energy options for public transport to reduce emissions.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, providing flexible commuting options. These services help reduce the number of private cars on the road, easing congestion.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Israel combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Israel, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Train
"Key Takeaways"
Promoting bicycle use and enhancing train services can further reduce CO2 emissions.
Addressing inefficiencies in train schedules could improve overall commute times.
Key Indexes
EmissionsKefar Sava has a high CO2 emission index of 720, indicating significant environmental impact.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on increasing the use of bicycles and public transport.
TimeThe time index of 46 suggests moderate traffic delays.
Commuters spend an average of 21 minutes on the train, which is efficient compared to other modes.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 178.63, highlighting areas for improvement in traffic management.
Reducing waiting times and improving train schedules could enhance efficiency.