Traffic Summary for Ramat Gan
In 2024, Ramat Gan's transportation landscape is dominated by cars, with a significant portion of the population also walking or cycling. The city's traffic inefficiency index is relatively high, indicating room for improvement in public transportation and traffic management.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters spend about 26.67 minutes driving over an average distance of 11.33 km.
- Walking - Walking takes approximately 9.5 minutes for a distance of 2.83 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourism peaks. Winter months see a slight decrease in traffic as residents prefer indoor activities.
Commuter Pain Points
High traffic congestion during peak hours leads to longer commute times. Limited public transportation options force reliance on cars, increasing traffic inefficiency.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are the best times to avoid traffic. Midday travel between 11 AM and 1 PM is also relatively smooth.
Event Impacts
Major public events in Tel Aviv can cause spillover traffic into Ramat Gan, increasing congestion. Local festivals and sports events temporarily disrupt regular traffic patterns.
Sustainability Efforts
Ramat Gan is investing in cycling infrastructure to promote eco-friendly commuting. The city is exploring electric bus options to reduce public transport emissions.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the number of private cars on the road. These services offer flexible commuting options, particularly for those without personal vehicles.
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
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Encouraging the use of bicycles and walking could help reduce traffic congestion and emissions.
Investing in public transportation infrastructure could improve commute times and reduce inefficiencies.
Key Indexes
EmissionsRamat Gan's CO2 emissions index stands at 4211.67, reflecting the environmental impact of the city's traffic.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting public transport and cycling.
TimeThe average time index is 21.83, indicating moderate commute durations.
Improving traffic flow could help reduce this time further.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index is 62.74, suggesting significant delays and potential for optimization.
Enhancing road infrastructure and traffic management systems could alleviate inefficiencies.