Traffic Summary for Selangor
In 2024, Selangor's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with 100% of commuters relying on this mode of transport. The average commute time for drivers in Selangor is approximately 51 minutes, reflecting significant traffic congestion and inefficiencies.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters in Selangor spend about 51 minutes on the road, covering an average distance of 18.3 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic congestion tends to worsen during the monsoon season due to increased rainfall and road conditions. Holiday seasons see a spike in traffic as residents travel to and from Selangor.
Commuter Pain Points
Long commute times due to heavy reliance on cars and insufficient public transport options. High levels of CO2 emissions contribute to environmental concerns among residents.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are generally the best times to avoid heavy traffic. Weekends tend to have lighter traffic compared to weekdays.
Event Impacts
Public events and festivals can lead to temporary road closures and increased traffic congestion. Major sports events and concerts often require additional traffic management measures.
Sustainability Efforts
Selangor is exploring initiatives to expand its public transportation network to reduce car dependency. Efforts are being made to promote cycling and walking as viable commuting options.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering an alternative to car ownership and potentially reducing traffic congestion. These services also provide flexibility for commuters who prefer not to drive.
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"
Selangor's heavy reliance on cars contributes to high CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiencies.
Investing in public transportation infrastructure could significantly improve commute times and reduce environmental impact.
Key Indexes
EmissionsSelangor has a high CO2 emission index of 13477.33, indicating significant environmental impact from transportation.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting alternative transportation methods.
TimeThe time index of 52.33 suggests that commuters experience considerable delays.
Strategies to improve traffic flow could help reduce these delays.
InefficiencyAn inefficiency index of 289.38 highlights the challenges in Selangor's traffic management.
Improving public transport options could alleviate some of these inefficiencies.