Traffic Summary for Sasolburg
In 2024, Sasolburg's transportation scene is uniquely characterized by a predominant reliance on walking. With zero emissions from other transport modes, the city presents an interesting case of low environmental impact commuting.
Average Commute Times
- Walking - Walking is the primary mode of transportation, with an average commute time of 10 minutes over a distance of 1 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Walking remains consistent throughout the year, though weather conditions can slightly affect commute times. The summer months may see a slight increase in walking times due to higher temperatures.
Commuter Pain Points
Limited transportation options may pose challenges for those unable to walk long distances. Weather conditions such as rain or extreme heat can impact the comfort of walking commutes.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings and late afternoons are ideal for walking, avoiding the midday heat. Traveling during cooler parts of the day can enhance the walking experience.
Event Impacts
Public events can lead to increased pedestrian traffic, slightly extending walking times. Festivals and markets may cause temporary rerouting of walking paths.
Sustainability Efforts
Sasolburg's focus on walking aligns with global sustainability goals, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The city promotes pedestrian-friendly infrastructure to support its walking-centric transport model.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have minimal impact due to the predominant walking culture. Potential exists for ride-sharing to complement walking by providing options for longer distances.
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 Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Sasolburg's commitment to walking as a primary mode of transport results in low CO2 emissions and efficient commute times.
The city's transportation model could serve as a blueprint for sustainable urban planning.
Key Indexes
EmissionsSasolburg has a CO2 emission index of 0, indicating minimal environmental impact from transportation.
The city's reliance on walking contributes to its negligible CO2 emissions.
TimeThe time index is 10, reflecting the short commute times experienced by residents.
Efficient walking commutes contribute to low time expenditure in daily travel.
InefficiencyWith an inefficiency index of 0, Sasolburg's transportation system is highly efficient.
The absence of vehicular traffic reduces potential inefficiencies in commuting.
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