A new traffic report revealed worsening commute times and congestion in these cities.
A new report reveals that commute times and congestion levels are continuing to get worse for many drivers. TomTom, a location technology specialist, released its new travel index – an annual report highlighting global traffic trends.This year’s edition featured 500 cities across 62 countries, covering 458 billion miles driven in 2024 to track and demonstrate how traffic patterns have changed. The metrics rank the cities based on their average travel time, as well as congestion levels.
As urban areas continue to expand, traffic congestion is becoming an increasingly pressing issue that needs to be addressed, according to TomTom."The combination of population and economic growth is putting significant strain on our transportation networks," Ralf-Peter Schäfer, the vice president of traffic at TomTom, said in a statement. "Outdated infrastructure and inefficient road planning fail to keep pace with demand.
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