Traffic Summary for Bilbao
Bilbao, a vibrant city in Spain, showcases a diverse range of transportation modes with walking and train travel leading the way. In 2024, the city continues to focus on reducing traffic inefficiencies and CO2 emissions through various initiatives.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters spend 1 minute waiting and 20 minutes on the bus, covering 8 km.
- Car - Car users drive for 20 minutes and walk for 3 minutes, traveling 18.6 km.
- Train - Train passengers wait for 3.83 minutes and travel for 16.17 minutes, with a walking time of 4.83 minutes over 10.83 km.
- Walking - Walking commuters spend 30.83 minutes walking, with additional 2.67 minutes waiting and 3.33 minutes driving, covering 7.57 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourists visit the city. Winter sees a slight decrease in traffic as residents prefer indoor activities.
Commuter Pain Points
Congestion during peak hours remains a significant issue for car commuters. Limited tram and bicycle infrastructure can hinder alternative commuting options.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 8 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are ideal for avoiding traffic. Midday travel is generally smoother, especially for public transport users.
Event Impacts
Public events, such as festivals and football matches, can cause temporary spikes in traffic congestion. Event organizers are encouraged to coordinate with local authorities to manage traffic flow.
Sustainability Efforts
Bilbao is investing in expanding its public transport network to reduce reliance on cars. The city promotes walking and cycling through improved pedestrian pathways and bike lanes.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are increasingly popular, helping to reduce the number of private cars on the road. These services complement public transport, offering flexible travel options for residents.
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 Car
Average when primarily using Train
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Walking and train are the most popular commuting methods, each accounting for 30% of trips.
There is potential to further reduce CO2 emissions by promoting public transport and non-motorized travel.
Key Indexes
EmissionsBilbao's CO2 emissions index is at 1910.53, indicating a moderate level of emissions.
Efforts are ongoing to reduce emissions through increased public transport usage.
TimeThe average commute time index is 30.63, reflecting moderate travel times across the city.
Peak hours contribute significantly to increased travel times.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 181.28, highlighting areas for improvement in traffic flow.
Strategies to improve traffic light synchronization and public transport efficiency are being considered.