Traffic Summary for Almeria
In 2024, Almeria's residents predominantly rely on walking and buses for their daily commutes. With a significant portion of the population working from home, Almeria is seeing a shift in traditional commuting patterns.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters experience a waiting time of 24 minutes and a bus travel time of 49 minutes, covering 12 km.
- Walking - Walking commuters spend approximately 11.5 minutes covering a distance of 0.95 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months due to tourism. Winter sees a slight decrease in public transport usage as more people work from home.
Commuter Pain Points
Long waiting times for buses are a common complaint among commuters. Limited public transport options during off-peak hours can be inconvenient.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 8 AM are ideal for avoiding busier traffic. Late evenings after 7 PM see reduced congestion, making it a good time for travel.
Event Impacts
Public events in the city center can significantly increase traffic congestion. Festivals often lead to temporary road closures, affecting bus routes.
Sustainability Efforts
Almeria is investing in pedestrian-friendly infrastructure to promote walking. The city is exploring electric buses to reduce public transport emissions.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering flexible commuting options. These services help reduce the number of private cars on the road, easing congestion.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Spain combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Spain, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Bus
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Walking is the most popular mode of transport, highlighting the city's walkability.
There is potential to improve public transport efficiency to reduce commute times and emissions.
Key Indexes
EmissionsThe CO2 emissions index is at 653.33, indicating moderate emissions levels.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on increasing public transport efficiency.
TimeThe time index is 35.33, reflecting moderate traffic delays.
Improving bus schedules could help reduce waiting times.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 135.75, suggesting room for improvement in traffic flow.
Encouraging flexible work hours could alleviate peak time congestion.