TomTom has just published its 2013 Traffic Index, and Vancouver tops the list of the most congested cities in Canada with an annual delay of 87 hours for the same 30-minute commute.
What's more, traffic shortcuts drivers take to avoid congestion are actually ''long cuts,'' adding 50% more travel time to journeys.
Around the world, commuters are spending an average of eight working days a year stuck in traffic, TomTom says.
"Traffic congestion is nothing new, and continues to be a global challenge. The traditional responses to congestion, such as building new roads or widening existing ones are no longer proving to be effective. Real time traffic information can help drivers find the quickest shortcut on their journey, and assist governments to make smarter decisions to improve traffic flow for their cities," said Harold Goddijn, CEO of TomTom.
Here are the seven most congested cities in Canada based on the 2013 TomTom Traffic Index:
What's more, traffic shortcuts drivers take to avoid congestion are actually ''long cuts,'' adding 50% more travel time to journeys.
Around the world, commuters are spending an average of eight working days a year stuck in traffic, TomTom says.
"Traffic congestion is nothing new, and continues to be a global challenge. The traditional responses to congestion, such as building new roads or widening existing ones are no longer proving to be effective. Real time traffic information can help drivers find the quickest shortcut on their journey, and assist governments to make smarter decisions to improve traffic flow for their cities," said Harold Goddijn, CEO of TomTom.
Here are the seven most congested cities in Canada based on the 2013 TomTom Traffic Index:
- Vancouver
- Toronto
- Ottawa
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Quebec City
- Edmonton