Traffic Summary for Murmansk
Murmansk, a city in Russia, exhibits unique transportation trends with a significant reliance on walking and bus services. In 2024, the city sees a balanced split between walking and bus usage, with no significant use of cars or bicycles.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters spend about 7.5 minutes waiting and 30 minutes on the bus, traveling 8.5 km.
- Walking - Walking is a common mode, with an average time of 30 minutes covering 2.5 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Winter months see increased bus usage due to harsh weather conditions. Summer encourages more walking as temperatures rise.
Commuter Pain Points
Long wait times for buses during peak hours. Limited transportation options beyond walking and buses.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 8 AM are optimal for avoiding bus congestion. Late evenings after 7 PM see reduced traffic on major routes.
Event Impacts
Public events and festivals can lead to temporary road closures, increasing bus wait times. Sporting events often result in crowded public transport, especially buses.
Sustainability Efforts
Murmansk is exploring electric buses to reduce emissions. The city is investing in pedestrian-friendly infrastructure to encourage walking.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are limited but growing, offering an alternative to traditional public transport. Increased use of ride-sharing could alleviate some bus congestion during peak times.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Russia combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Russia, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Bus
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Enhancing bus service efficiency could significantly reduce commute times and emissions.
Promoting walking and cycling could help lower the city's high CO2 emissions.
Key Indexes
EmissionsMurmansk has a CO2 emission index of 800, indicating high emissions relative to other cities.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on enhancing public transport efficiency.
TimeThe time index of 40 suggests moderate traffic delays.
Commuters experience an average waiting time of 5 minutes.
InefficiencyAn inefficiency index of 84.7 highlights potential areas for improvement in traffic management.
Reducing bus wait times could improve overall efficiency.
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