Traffic in Caloocan

In 2024, Caloocan's transportation landscape is dominated by walking and motorcycle use, each accounting for 50% of the commuting methods.The city faces challenges with high CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiency, but opportunities exist to improve the commuting experience.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 2.5 minutes of waiting and 3.5 minutes of other activities, with a total distance of 8.45 km.

  • Walking - Walking commutes average 27 minutes over a distance of 1.9 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Walking
50%
Motorcycle
50%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 2 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
5.3 miles
Walking
13.5 mins
Waiting
2.5 mins
Other
3.5 mins
Total:
42.0 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
1.2 miles
Walking
27.0 mins
Waiting
5.0 mins
Other
7.0 mins
Total:
39.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the rainy season due to slower travel speeds and increased congestion.

Holiday seasons see a spike in motorcycle usage as people travel to visit family and friends.

Commuter Pain Points

High levels of CO2 emissions contribute to air quality concerns.

Traffic inefficiencies lead to longer commute times and increased frustration.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings and late evenings are generally the best times to travel to avoid peak congestion.

Midday travel can also be less congested, providing a smoother commute.

Event Impacts

Public events and festivals can significantly disrupt traffic flow, requiring alternative routes.

Planning ahead for such events can help mitigate delays and congestion.

Sustainability Efforts

Caloocan is exploring initiatives to promote walking and cycling as sustainable commuting options.

Efforts to improve public transportation infrastructure aim to reduce reliance on motorcycles.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering flexible commuting options.

These services help reduce the number of personal vehicles on the road, potentially easing congestion.

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Traffic Rankings

The Traffic Index for Philippines combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Philippines, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Worst to BestUpdated: Oct, 2025