As urbanisation continues to draw more people into cities worldwide, the issue of traffic congestion increases, presenting serious challenges for city dwellers. This problem carries significant economic and environmental consequences.
Traffic congestion is a common sight in densely populated urban areas due to factors such as limited infrastructure, high population density, and insufficient public transportation options. The repercussions affect the economy, environment, and public health. City planners can tackle this issue by leveraging tools like the Traffic Index, which helps in crafting strategies to reduce congestion and promote sustainable urban mobility.
Lagos has once again claimed the title of the most traffic-congested city globally, with a staggering Traffic Index of 354.5 and an average Time Index of 68.8 minutes. According to data from Numbeo, here are the top five cities grappling with severe traffic congestion:
- Lagos, Nigeria:
- Traffic Index: 354.5
- Time Index: 68.8 minutes
- Los Angeles, CA, United States:
- Traffic Index: 318.3
- Time Index: 57.6 minutes
- Colombo, Sri Lanka:
- Traffic Index: 290.1
- Time Index: 59.5 minutes
- Delhi, India:
- Traffic Index: 286.9
- Time Index: 57.9 minutes
- Dhaka, Bangladesh:
- Traffic Index: 286.4
- Time Index: 61.4 minutes
These cities face significant challenges due to rapid urbanisation, population growth, and insufficient infrastructure, highlighting the pressing need for innovative solutions to alleviate traffic congestion and improve urban mobility.