Traffic Summary for Ampang Jaya
In 2024, Ampang Jaya's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with 100% of commuters relying on this mode. This heavy reliance on cars contributes to significant CO2 emissions and highlights the need for sustainable transport solutions.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters experience an average driving time of 30 minutes over a distance of 12.8 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic congestion tends to increase during the monsoon season due to adverse weather conditions. Holiday seasons see a spike in traffic as residents travel to and from Ampang Jaya.
Commuter Pain Points
Heavy reliance on cars leads to frequent traffic jams, especially during peak hours. Limited public transport options force residents to depend on personal vehicles.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are the best times to avoid traffic. Midday travel is generally smoother due to lower traffic volumes.
Event Impacts
Public events and festivals can significantly disrupt traffic flow, causing delays. Road closures for events often lead to increased congestion in surrounding areas.
Sustainability Efforts
The city is exploring initiatives to introduce more public transport options. Efforts are being made to promote carpooling and reduce single-occupancy vehicle use.
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 Malaysia combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Malaysia, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Car
"Key Takeaways"
There is a critical need to diversify transportation options to reduce car dependency.
Implementing public transport solutions could alleviate traffic inefficiencies and lower emissions.
Key Indexes
EmissionsAmpang Jaya has a high CO2 emission index of 7980, indicating significant environmental impact.
The reliance on cars is a major contributor to these emissions.
TimeThe time index of 30 suggests moderate traffic delays during commutes.
Commuters spend an average of 30 minutes driving.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index is 101.85, pointing to potential improvements in traffic flow.
High car usage without alternative transport options contributes to inefficiency.