Traffic Summary for Palmerston North
In 2024, Palmerston North sees a balanced split between walking and car usage, each accounting for 50% of the commuting methods. The city's traffic data reveals insights into commute times and CO2 emissions, highlighting areas for potential improvement.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters spend an average of 20 minutes driving over a distance of 9.3 km.
- Walking - Walking commuters take about 10 minutes to cover a distance of 2 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as more people travel for leisure. Winter sees a slight decrease in walking due to colder weather conditions.
Commuter Pain Points
Limited public transport options can lead to reliance on cars. Pedestrian pathways may require improvements to encourage walking.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings and late evenings are the best times to avoid traffic congestion. Midday travel is generally smooth due to lower traffic volumes.
Event Impacts
Public events at the city center can lead to temporary road closures and increased traffic. Sporting events often result in higher traffic volumes around stadiums.
Sustainability Efforts
The city is exploring initiatives to expand bicycle lanes and promote cycling. Efforts are underway to increase the efficiency of public transport systems.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have reduced the need for personal car ownership. These services help alleviate parking issues in busy areas.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for New Zealand combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in New Zealand, 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 more sustainable transport methods could reduce CO2 emissions.
Improving public transport infrastructure may alleviate inefficiencies.
Key Indexes
EmissionsThe CO2 emissions index is at 2660, indicating a moderate level of emissions.
Efforts to reduce car usage could help lower this index.
TimeThe time index is 15, suggesting relatively efficient travel times.
Walking and short driving distances contribute to this efficiency.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 41.47, pointing to some room for improvement.
Enhancing public transport options could address this inefficiency.