In 2024, Zielona Gora's transportation landscape is dominated by walking, bus travel, and staying at home, each accounting for a third of the commuting methods. The city faces moderate CO2 emissions and inefficiency levels, with room for improvement in public transport options.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 10 minutes of walking and 11 minutes by bus over a distance of 5 km.
  • Bus - Bus commuters spend about 22 minutes on the bus and 10 minutes walking, covering 6 km.
  • Walking - Walking is a popular choice, with an average time of 10 minutes over a distance of 4 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Walking
33%
Bus
33%
Home
33%
Seasonal Trends

Winter months see increased walking due to mild weather conditions. Summer holidays lead to reduced bus usage as residents prefer walking or staying home.

Commuter Pain Points

Limited public transport options can lead to longer waiting times. Lack of dedicated cycling lanes discourages bicycle use.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings and late evenings are the best times to avoid congestion. Midday travel is ideal for those using buses to minimize waiting times.

Event Impacts

Local festivals and events can significantly increase traffic, particularly affecting bus routes. Planning travel around major events can help avoid delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Zielona Gora is investing in green public transport initiatives to reduce emissions. The city is expanding pedestrian zones to encourage walking.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gradually gaining popularity, offering flexible commuting options. These services help reduce the reliance on personal vehicles, contributing to lower traffic congestion.

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Traffic Rankings

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

Worst to BestUpdated: Dec, 2024

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 3 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
3.1 miles
Walking
10.0 mins
Waiting
1.5 mins
Bus / Trolley
11.0 mins
Bicycle
3.5 mins
Motorcycle
0.0 mins
Total:
26.0 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
3.7 miles
Walking
10.0 mins
Waiting
3.0 mins
Bus / Trolley
22.0 mins
Total:
35.0 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
2.5 miles
Walking
10.0 mins
Bicycle
7.0 mins
Motorcycle
0.0 mins
Total:
17.0 mins
Zielona Gora Traffic

"Key Takeaways"

Walking and bus travel are equally popular, suggesting a need for improved pedestrian infrastructure and bus services.

Reducing CO2 emissions and inefficiencies can be achieved by promoting alternative transport modes like cycling.

Key Indexes

Emissions

The CO2 emissions index is at 440, indicating a moderate level of emissions.

Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on enhancing public transport and encouraging cycling.

Time

The time index is 26, reflecting average commute times.

Improving bus frequency could help reduce waiting times.

Inefficiency

The inefficiency index stands at 17.68, suggesting some delays in the current system.

Streamlining bus routes and schedules could alleviate inefficiencies.