Traffic Summary for Arlington
In Arlington, TX, the predominant mode of transportation is by car, accounting for 80% of all commutes. Train travel is the second most popular method, used by 10% of commuters, while the remaining 10% work from home.
Average Commute Times
- Car - Car commuters spend approximately 29.88 minutes driving over a distance of 27.81 miles.
- Train - Train commuters spend about 9 minutes waiting and 23 minutes traveling, with an additional 5 minutes walking, covering 40.23 miles.
Traffic Breakdown
Seasonal Trends
Traffic tends to increase during the summer months due to tourism and local events. Winter months see a slight decrease in traffic as residents travel less frequently.
Commuter Pain Points
High dependency on cars leads to frequent traffic jams, especially during peak hours. Limited public transportation options make it challenging for non-drivers.
Best Travel Times
Commuters experience the least traffic between 10 AM and 3 PM on weekdays. Early morning travel before 7 AM can also avoid peak congestion.
Event Impacts
Sports events at AT&T Stadium significantly increase traffic congestion. Concerts and festivals in the city center also lead to temporary road closures and delays.
Sustainability Efforts
Arlington is exploring the expansion of its public transit system to reduce car dependency. The city is promoting carpooling and the use of electric vehicles to lower emissions.
Ride-Sharing Impact
Ride-sharing services have reduced the need for personal car ownership among younger residents. These services help alleviate parking shortages 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 Train
"Key Takeaways"
Increasing public transportation options could reduce CO2 emissions and improve commute efficiency.
Encouraging remote work could further decrease traffic congestion.
Key Indexes
EmissionsArlington has a high CO2 emission index of 7166, indicating significant environmental impact.
Efforts to reduce emissions could focus on increasing public transport usage.
TimeThe time index of 33.22 suggests moderate commute times, but improvements can be made.
Traffic delays contribute to a time expenditure index of 340.26.
InefficiencyThe inefficiency index of 190.97 highlights areas for potential improvement in traffic flow.
Reducing car dependency could alleviate inefficiencies.