Traffic in Hua-lien

In 2024, Hua-lien's transportation landscape is dominated by cars and motorcycles, each accounting for 50% of the commuting methods.

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

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 25 minutes of driving and 7.5 minutes on a motorcycle, covering a distance of 24 km.

  • Car - Car commuters spend about 50 minutes driving over a distance of 40 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Car
50%
Motorcycle
50%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 2 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
14.9 miles
Walking
0.5 mins
Driving Car
25.0 mins
Total:
33.0 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
24.9 miles
Driving Car
50.0 mins
Total:
50.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourists visit Hua-lien's scenic spots.

Winter sees a slight decrease in traffic, offering smoother commutes for residents.

Commuter Pain Points

High reliance on cars and motorcycles leads to congestion, especially during peak hours.

Limited public transportation options restrict commuting flexibility for residents.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 8 PM are ideal for avoiding traffic congestion.

Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM can also offer less crowded roads.

Event Impacts

Public events, such as festivals and cultural celebrations, can significantly increase traffic, requiring advance planning for commuters.

Road closures during events often necessitate detours, adding to travel times.

Sustainability Efforts

Hua-lien is exploring initiatives to enhance public transportation and encourage eco-friendly commuting.

Efforts include the potential introduction of bike-sharing programs and improved pedestrian pathways.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are gaining popularity, offering flexible commuting options and reducing the need for personal vehicles.

These services help alleviate parking issues and contribute to lower traffic congestion.

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Taiwan

Traffic Rankings

The Traffic Index for Taiwan combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Taiwan, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Worst to BestUpdated: Oct, 2025