Traffic Summary for Halden
In 2024, Halden, Norway, showcases a unique transportation landscape where walking is the predominant mode of commuting. This summary provides insights into the city's traffic patterns, CO2 emissions, and potential areas for improvement.
Average Commute Times
- Walking - Walking accounts for the entire commute, averaging 14.5 minutes over a distance of 1.75 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic patterns remain consistent throughout the year due to the dominance of walking. Seasonal weather changes have minimal impact on commuting times.
Commuter Pain Points
Limited transportation options may inconvenience those unable to walk. Potential challenges during adverse weather conditions for pedestrians.
Best Travel Times
Commuting during early morning or late afternoon minimizes congestion. Midday travel is optimal for avoiding any potential pedestrian traffic.
Event Impacts
Public events can lead to increased pedestrian traffic in central areas. Event organizers are encouraged to provide clear walking routes to manage flow.
Sustainability Efforts
Halden is exploring initiatives to promote cycling and public transport. Efforts are underway to enhance pedestrian infrastructure and safety.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have a minimal impact due to the prevalence of walking. There is potential for ride-sharing to complement existing transport options.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Norway combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Norway, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Walking is the most efficient and popular mode of transport in Halden.
There is potential to reduce CO2 emissions by introducing more sustainable transport options.
Key Indexes
EmissionsHalden has a CO2 emission index of 665, indicating moderate levels of emissions.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting alternative transportation methods.
TimeThe time index is 17.5, reflecting relatively low traffic delays.
Commuters experience minimal waiting times, enhancing travel efficiency.
InefficiencyWith an inefficiency index of 6.3, Halden's traffic system is fairly efficient.
Improvements could still be made by diversifying transportation options.