Traffic Summary for Horsham
In 2024, Horsham sees a balanced split between walking and train commuting, with each accounting for 50% of the transportation methods. Despite the absence of car and bus usage, the town faces moderate traffic inefficiency and CO2 emissions challenges.
Average Commute Times
- Train - Train commuters spend about 37 minutes on average, traveling a distance of 42 km.
- Walking - Walking commuters typically spend 20 minutes covering a distance of 1.6 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourists visit Horsham. Winter months see a slight decrease in walking commutes due to weather conditions.
Commuter Pain Points
Limited public transport options can lead to longer wait times for trains. Lack of cycling infrastructure discourages potential cyclists.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 8 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are ideal for avoiding congestion. Midday travel is generally smooth due to lower commuter volumes.
Event Impacts
Local festivals and events can significantly increase foot traffic and train usage. Advance planning and additional train services during events can help manage the surge.
Sustainability Efforts
Horsham is exploring initiatives to expand green spaces and pedestrian zones. Efforts are underway to integrate more electric trains to reduce carbon footprints.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services are not widely used, but they have the potential to reduce individual car usage. Encouraging ride-sharing could help alleviate peak time train congestion.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for United Kingdom combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in United Kingdom, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Train
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Promoting cycling and enhancing train services could reduce CO2 emissions and improve commute efficiency.
Investing in pedestrian infrastructure will support the high percentage of walking commuters.
Key Indexes
EmissionsHorsham's CO2 emissions index is at 370, indicating a moderate environmental impact.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on increasing the use of bicycles and public transport.
TimeThe time index stands at 28.5, reflecting average commute durations.
Optimizing train schedules could further reduce commute times.
InefficiencyWith an inefficiency index of 100.79, there is room for improvement in traffic management.
Introducing more flexible working hours could alleviate peak time congestion.