Traffic Summary for Duluth
In 2024, Duluth's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with a significant portion of the population also relying on buses. Despite a smaller percentage of the population walking, Duluth is making strides in sustainability and efficiency in its transportation systems.
Average Commute Times
- Bus - Bus commuters spend approximately 16.5 minutes waiting and 47.5 minutes on the bus, traveling around 16.9 km.
- Car - Car users experience a driving time of 20.5 minutes over a distance of 18.15 km.
- Walking - Walking commutes take about 20 minutes, covering a distance of 2.01 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Winter months see increased car usage due to harsh weather conditions, impacting traffic flow. Summer festivals and events can lead to temporary spikes in traffic congestion.
Commuter Pain Points
Long wait times for buses are a common issue, particularly during peak hours. Limited public transport options in certain areas lead to higher car dependency.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are the best times to avoid traffic congestion. Midday travel is generally smoother, with fewer delays.
Event Impacts
Large public events, such as the Duluth Airshow, significantly increase traffic congestion. Sporting events at local venues can cause localized traffic delays.
Sustainability Efforts
Duluth is investing in electric buses and expanding bike lanes to promote eco-friendly commuting. Public awareness campaigns are underway to encourage carpooling and public transport use.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the number of cars on the road, particularly during peak hours. These services offer flexible commuting options, complementing public transport.
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 Bus
Average when primarily using Car
Average when primarily using Walking
"Key Takeaways"
Encouraging the use of public transportation and walking can help reduce CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiencies.
Improving bus service reliability and frequency could enhance commuter satisfaction and reduce wait times.
Key Indexes
EmissionsDuluth's CO2 emissions index is at 3673.14, indicating a moderate level of emissions.
Efforts to reduce emissions focus on increasing public transport usage and promoting walking.
TimeThe time index is 34.29, reflecting average commute times across different modes.
Traffic delays are moderate, with room for improvement in public transport efficiency.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index stands at 180.10, suggesting areas for improvement in traffic flow.
Reducing car dependency could help lower this inefficiency.