Traffic Summary for Al-farwaniyah
In 2024, Al-Farwaniyah's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with no significant reliance on public transport or other modes. The city's traffic inefficiency and CO2 emissions are notable, reflecting the challenges of a car-centric commuting environment.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commutes take approximately 22.5 minutes over a distance of 27.5 km, reflecting the city's reliance on personal vehicles.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months due to higher temperatures and increased car usage. Winter months see slightly reduced traffic as residents may opt for shorter trips.
Commuter Pain Points
High dependency on cars leads to frequent traffic jams and longer travel times during peak hours. Lack of public transport options limits commuting flexibility and increases costs.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are the best times to avoid heavy traffic. Midday travel can also be less congested compared to peak rush hours.
Event Impacts
Public events and holidays significantly increase traffic congestion, especially around shopping areas. Sporting events and festivals can lead to temporary road closures and detours.
Sustainability Efforts
The city is exploring initiatives to introduce electric vehicle incentives to reduce emissions. Efforts are underway to develop a more comprehensive public transport network.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering a flexible alternative to car ownership. These services help reduce the number of vehicles on the road, potentially easing congestion.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Kuwait combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Kuwait, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Car
"Key Takeaways"
Diversifying transportation options could alleviate traffic inefficiencies and reduce CO2 emissions.
Investing in public transport infrastructure may offer sustainable commuting alternatives.
Key Indexes
EmissionsAl-Farwaniyah has a high CO2 emission index of 5985, indicating significant environmental impact.
The reliance on cars contributes heavily to the city's carbon footprint.
TimeThe time index of 22.5 suggests moderate commute times, but this is solely for car travel.
Traffic congestion is a concern, with an overall traffic index of 114.63.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index of 100.46 highlights the challenges in the current transportation system.
With no alternative transport modes, inefficiencies are primarily due to car dependency.