Traffic Summary for Moscow
In Moscow, ID, the primary mode of transportation is by car, with a significant portion of the population also using trains. The city's traffic data reveals insights into commute times and CO2 emissions, highlighting areas for potential improvement.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters spend an average of 65 minutes driving.
- Train - Train commuters spend 6 minutes waiting, 6 minutes on trams, and 35 minutes on the train, with an additional 10 minutes walking.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the fall semester due to university activities. Winter weather can lead to longer commute times due to snow and ice.
Commuter Pain Points
Limited public transportation options lead to heavy reliance on cars. Traffic congestion is common during peak hours, particularly around the university.
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 can also be less congested.
Event Impacts
University events and sports games significantly increase traffic congestion. Local festivals and parades can lead to temporary road closures and detours.
Sustainability Efforts
The city is exploring the expansion of bike lanes to encourage cycling. Initiatives to increase train and bus services are being considered to reduce car dependency.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the number of cars on the road. These services provide a flexible alternative to traditional public transport, especially during peak hours.
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 Train
"Key Takeaways"
Encouraging the use of public transportation could help reduce CO2 emissions.
Improving traffic management systems may decrease commute times and inefficiencies.
Key Indexes
EmissionsThe CO2 emission index is notably high at 11820.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on increasing public transport usage.
TimeThe time index indicates significant delays, with an average of 62.33 minutes spent commuting.
Improving traffic flow could reduce commute times.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index is 555.82, suggesting room for improvement in traffic management.
Strategies to enhance traffic efficiency could benefit commuters.