Traffic Summary for Umea
In Umea, Sweden, walking is the predominant mode of transportation, accounting for 50% of all commutes. Bicycles and buses are also popular, each making up 25% of the commuting methods, reflecting the city's commitment to sustainable transport.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters spend 10 minutes waiting and 20 minutes on the bus, covering a distance of 10 km.
- Walking - Walking commuters spend 22.5 minutes on foot, covering a distance of 2 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Winter months see a decrease in cycling due to snow and ice. Summer encourages more walking and cycling as weather conditions improve.
Commuter Pain Points
Bus wait times can be a challenge during peak hours. Winter weather can make walking and cycling less appealing.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings and late evenings are ideal for avoiding busier pedestrian traffic. Midday offers the best conditions for cycling, with less congestion.
Event Impacts
Public events in the city center can lead to increased pedestrian traffic. Sporting events often result in higher bus usage and delays.
Sustainability Efforts
Umea is investing in expanding its cycling lanes to encourage more bicycle use. The city is also enhancing its public transport system to reduce reliance on cars.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are less prevalent due to the city's focus on sustainable transport. Increased ride-sharing could potentially reduce bus congestion during peak times.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for Sweden combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Sweden, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Bus
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Promoting walking and cycling can further reduce CO2 emissions.
Improving bus frequency could enhance public transport efficiency.
Key Indexes
EmissionsUmea's CO2 emissions index is at 200, indicating moderate environmental impact.
Efforts to reduce emissions focus on promoting walking and cycling.
TimeThe time index is 28, suggesting relatively efficient commute times.
Walking and cycling help maintain low commute times.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 14.2, reflecting minimal traffic congestion.
Efficient public transport and cycling infrastructure contribute to low inefficiency.