Traffic in Mariupol

In 2024, Mariupol's transportation landscape is dominated by walking, cars, and buses, each accounting for a third of the commuting methods.The city faces challenges with traffic inefficiency and CO2 emissions, but there are opportunities for improvement in public transportation and sustainability efforts.

Average Commute Times

The average commute time across all methods is approximately 30 minutes, with a typical distance of 7.33 km.

  • Bus - Bus commuters spend about 40 minutes traveling a distance of 10 km.
  • Car - Car travel takes around 15 minutes for a distance of 9 km.
  • Walking - Walking commuters spend 25 minutes covering a distance of 3 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Walking
33%
Car
33%
Bus
33%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 3 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
4.6 miles
Walking
8.3 mins
Driving Car
8.3 mins
Bus / Trolley
13.3 mins
Total:
30.0 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
6.2 miles
Bus / Trolley
40.0 mins
Total:
40.0 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
5.6 miles
Driving Car
15.0 mins
Total:
15.0 mins
Average when primarily using Walking
Distance
1.9 miles
Walking
25.0 mins
Driving Car
10.0 mins
Total:
35.0 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourists visit the city.

Winter months see a slight decrease in walking due to colder weather, increasing reliance on buses and cars.

Commuter Pain Points

Traffic congestion during peak hours leads to longer commute times.

Limited public transportation options can make commuting challenging for residents without cars.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 8 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are the best times to avoid traffic congestion.

Midday travel is generally smoother, especially for those using public transportation.

Event Impacts

Public events and festivals can significantly impact traffic, leading to road closures and increased congestion.

Planning alternative routes during major events can help mitigate delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Mariupol is exploring initiatives to expand green spaces and promote cycling as a sustainable commuting option.

Efforts to improve bus services and introduce electric buses are underway to reduce emissions.

Ride-Sharing Impact

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

These services can help alleviate parking issues and decrease traffic congestion during peak hours.

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Traffic Rankings

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