Traffic Summary for Oviedo
In 2024, Oviedo sees a balanced use of cars and public transport, with cars being the most popular mode of commuting. The city faces challenges with CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiency, but there are opportunities for improvement.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters spend about 10 minutes on the bus, with an additional 4 minutes walking, covering 3 km.
- Car - Car users drive for approximately 28.5 minutes and walk for 9 minutes, covering a distance of 30 km.
- Walking - Walking commutes take about 20 minutes, covering a distance of 2 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 due to adverse weather conditions.
Commuter Pain Points
High dependency on cars leads to congestion during peak hours. Limited options for non-motorized transport can discourage walking or cycling.
Best Travel Times
Traveling before 8 AM or after 7 PM can help avoid peak traffic. Midday between 11 AM and 2 PM is generally less congested.
Event Impacts
Public events in the city center can significantly disrupt traffic flow. Festivals and cultural events often lead to road closures and detours.
Sustainability Efforts
Oviedo is investing in expanding its bus network to reduce car dependency. The city is promoting cycling by adding more bike lanes and rental services.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, helping to reduce the number of cars on the road. These services provide flexible options for commuters, especially during off-peak hours.
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 Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Encouraging the use of public transport and non-motorized travel can help reduce emissions.
Investments in public transport infrastructure could alleviate traffic inefficiencies.
Key Indexes
EmissionsOviedo's CO2 emissions index is notably high at 3890.5.
Efforts to reduce car usage could help lower emissions.
TimeThe time index suggests moderate delays with an index of 28.
Improving public transport efficiency could reduce commute times.
InefficiencyTraffic inefficiency is significant with an index of 81.53.
Optimizing traffic flow and reducing car dependency are key areas for improvement.