Traffic in Ensenada

In 2024, Ensenada's transportation landscape is dominated by walking and car usage, each accounting for 50% of the commuting methods.The city faces challenges with CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiency, highlighting areas for potential improvement.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 22 minutes of driving and 15 minutes of walking over a distance of 9 km.

  • Car - Car commuters spend about 24 minutes driving over a distance of 8 km.
  • Walking - Walking commuters spend approximately 30 minutes covering a distance of 10 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Walking
50%
Car
50%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 4 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
5.6 miles
Walking
15.0 mins
Driving Car
22.0 mins
Total:
37.0 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
5.0 miles
Driving Car
24.0 mins
Total:
24.0 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
6.2 miles
Walking
30.0 mins
Driving Car
20.0 mins
Total:
50.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the summer months due to tourism, affecting commute times.

Winter sees a slight decrease in traffic as fewer tourists visit the city.

Commuter Pain Points

Limited public transportation options lead to higher dependency on cars.

Traffic congestion during peak hours results in longer commute times.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 8 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are ideal for avoiding traffic.

Midday travel is generally smoother, with less congestion.

Event Impacts

Public events, especially festivals, significantly increase traffic congestion in the city center.

Planning alternative routes during events can help mitigate delays.

Sustainability Efforts

The city is exploring initiatives to promote cycling and walking to reduce carbon footprints.

Efforts to expand green spaces and pedestrian zones are underway to encourage sustainable commuting.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, helping to reduce the number of cars on the road.

These services offer flexible commuting options, particularly for those without personal vehicles.

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Traffic Rankings

The Traffic Index for Mexico combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Mexico, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
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