Traffic Summary for Newark
In 2024, Newark's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with a significant 83.33% of commuters relying on personal vehicles. Walking is the second most common mode of transport, accounting for 16.67% of the commuting population, highlighting a need for pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters experience an average drive time of 51 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 31.22 km.
- Walking - Walking commuters spend about 30 minutes on foot, typically covering a distance of 2.41 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the winter months due to adverse weather conditions affecting driving and walking. Summer sees a slight decrease in traffic as residents take vacations, reducing the number of daily commuters.
Commuter Pain Points
Heavy reliance on cars leads to congestion, especially during peak hours. Limited public transportation options make it challenging for non-drivers to commute efficiently.
Best Travel Times
Early mornings before 7 AM and late evenings after 7 PM are the best times to avoid heavy traffic. Midday travel between 11 AM and 2 PM is also relatively smooth.
Event Impacts
Major events at the Prudential Center can significantly increase traffic congestion in downtown Newark. Sporting events and concerts often lead to temporary road closures and detours.
Sustainability Efforts
Newark is investing in electric vehicle charging stations to promote the use of eco-friendly cars. The city is also exploring the expansion of bike lanes to encourage cycling as a viable commuting option.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have helped reduce the number of personal vehicles on the road, slightly easing congestion. However, the increase in ride-share vehicles has also contributed to traffic in certain areas, particularly around popular destinations.
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"
Encouraging the use of public transportation and cycling could help reduce CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiencies.
Investing in pedestrian infrastructure could support the significant number of walking commuters.
Key Indexes
EmissionsNewark's CO2 emissions index is notably high at 11305, reflecting the heavy reliance on cars.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on promoting alternative transportation methods.
TimeThe time index stands at 47.5, indicating moderate traffic delays.
Improving traffic flow could significantly reduce commute times.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index is 291.61, suggesting room for improvement in traffic management.
Strategies to enhance public transport could alleviate inefficiencies.