Traffic in Vereeniging

In 2024, Vereeniging's transportation landscape is dominated by walking and car usage, each accounting for 50% of the commuting methods.

The city faces challenges with CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiency, highlighting areas for potential improvement.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 15 minutes of waiting and 33.5 minutes of driving over a distance of 15 km.

  • Car - Car commuters spend about 30 minutes waiting and 60 minutes driving, covering a distance of 25 km.
  • Walking - Walking commuters spend 20 minutes on foot, covering a distance of 5 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Walking
50%
Car
50%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 2 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
9.3 miles
Walking
10.0 mins
Waiting
15.0 mins
Driving Car
33.5 mins
Total:
58.5 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
15.5 miles
Waiting
30.0 mins
Driving Car
60.0 mins
Total:
90.0 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
3.1 miles
Walking
20.0 mins
Driving Car
7.0 mins
Total:
27.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as more people travel for leisure.

Winter sees a slight decrease in traffic as people prefer staying indoors.

Commuter Pain Points

Long waiting times for car commuters contribute to overall inefficiency.

Limited public transport options force reliance on cars and walking.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 7 AM are ideal for avoiding traffic congestion.

Late evenings after 7 PM also see reduced traffic levels.

Event Impacts

Public events and festivals can significantly increase traffic congestion in the city center.

Planning alternative routes during events can help mitigate delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Vereeniging is exploring initiatives to increase green spaces and pedestrian-friendly areas.

Efforts to introduce more electric vehicle charging stations are underway.

Ride-Sharing Impact

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

These services help reduce the number of cars on the road, contributing to lower emissions.

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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.
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