Traffic Summary for Knysna
In 2024, Knysna's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with 100% of commuters relying on this mode of transport. Despite the heavy reliance on cars, the average commute time remains relatively low at just over 17 minutes.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Commuters using cars experience an average driving time of 17.17 minutes over a 12 km distance.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months due to tourism, impacting commute times. Winter months see a slight decrease in traffic as tourist numbers drop.
Commuter Pain Points
Heavy reliance on cars leads to congestion during peak tourist seasons. Limited public transportation options restrict commuter flexibility.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings and late evenings are the best times to travel to avoid peak traffic. Midday travel is also advisable for a smoother commute.
Event Impacts
Public events such as the Knysna Oyster Festival significantly increase traffic congestion. Planning travel around these events can help avoid delays.
Sustainability Efforts
Knysna is exploring initiatives to promote cycling and walking to reduce car dependency. Efforts are underway to improve public transportation infrastructure.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are gradually gaining popularity, offering a potential reduction in individual car usage. These services could play a key role in decreasing traffic congestion and emissions.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for South Africa combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in South Africa, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Car
"Key Takeaways"
Promoting alternative transportation methods could significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
Improving traffic management could address inefficiencies and enhance the commuting experience.
Key Indexes
EmissionsKnysna has a high CO2 emission index of 4566.33, reflecting the exclusive use of cars.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting alternative transportation modes.
TimeThe time index is 17.17, indicating relatively short commute times.
This suggests efficient traffic flow despite the high car usage.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 74.11, highlighting potential areas for improvement in traffic management.
Addressing inefficiencies could further reduce commute times and emissions.