Traffic Summary for Raanana
In 2024, Raanana's traffic landscape is dominated by car usage, with a significant portion of the population also opting for bicycles. The city's CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiency indexes highlight areas for potential improvement in public transportation and sustainability efforts.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters spend approximately 39.5 minutes driving over a distance of 22 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as more residents travel for leisure. Winter rains can lead to slower commutes and increased congestion.
Commuter Pain Points
Lack of public transportation options forces reliance on cars. Traffic congestion during peak hours leads to longer commute times.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are ideal for avoiding traffic. Midday travel between 11 AM and 1 PM can also be less congested.
Event Impacts
Public events in the city center can cause significant traffic delays. Weekend markets and festivals often lead to road closures and detours.
Sustainability Efforts
Raanana is exploring the expansion of bike lanes to promote cycling. The city is considering incentives for electric vehicle usage to reduce emissions.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the number of cars on the road. These services provide a flexible alternative to car ownership, especially for short trips.
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 Car
"Key Takeaways"
Increasing bicycle infrastructure could support the 16.67% of commuters who cycle.
Developing public transport options could reduce car dependency and emissions.
Key Indexes
EmissionsRaanana's CO2 emissions index is notably high at 8405.6, indicating a significant environmental impact.
Efforts to reduce car dependency could help lower emissions.
TimeThe time index of 33.4 suggests moderate traffic delays.
Improving public transport options could reduce travel times.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 171.85, pointing to potential improvements in traffic flow.
Encouraging alternative transportation methods may alleviate inefficiencies.