Traffic Summary for Redondo Beach
In 2024, Redondo Beach sees a significant reliance on cars, with two-thirds of commuters opting for this mode of transport. Walking is the second most popular mode, highlighting the city's pedestrian-friendly areas.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters spend an average of 32.5 minutes driving and 2.5 minutes walking, with a total distance of 28.16 km.
- Walking - Walking commutes average 5 minutes of walking and 4 minutes of driving, covering 1.61 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourists visit the beach. Winter sees a slight decrease in traffic as fewer outdoor events occur.
Commuter Pain Points
Heavy reliance on cars leads to congestion, especially during rush hours. Limited public transportation options make it challenging for non-drivers.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are the best times to avoid traffic. Midday travel between 11 AM and 1 PM is also relatively smooth.
Event Impacts
Public events such as beach festivals and sports events can cause significant traffic delays. Planning routes in advance during these events can help mitigate congestion.
Sustainability Efforts
The city is exploring bike-sharing programs to encourage cycling. Initiatives to expand pedestrian zones are underway to promote walking.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have reduced the need for personal car ownership. These services help alleviate parking issues in busy areas.
Traffic Rankings
The Traffic Index for the United States combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in United States, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Traffic Data
Overall average travel
Average when primarily using Car
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Promoting walking and cycling could significantly reduce CO2 emissions and improve traffic flow.
Investing in public transportation infrastructure may help decrease car dependency.
Key Indexes
EmissionsRedondo Beach's CO2 emissions index is 6118, indicating a high level of emissions primarily due to car usage.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting alternative transportation methods.
TimeThe average time index is 26.33, reflecting moderate commute times.
Time inefficiencies are mainly due to traffic congestion during peak hours.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 141.61, suggesting room for improvement in traffic flow.
Reducing car dependency could alleviate some inefficiencies.