In Toulouse, traffic jams down 25% during peak hours in 2021
Telework ? Report on public transport? Getting back on the bike? How to explain the drop in traffic jams in Toulouse in 2021? According to the latest index published by TomTom, the GPS company, the traffic congestion decreased by 19% between 2021 and 2019 in the pink city. It even drops 25% during peak hoursthe best French performance.
Today the routes are extended by 52% during peak hours. For a half-hour journey, compared to 21 min in 2019. A slight difference which is impressive reported over the year. Over one year, drivers lost 4 days in traffic jams compared to 5 and a half days in 2019.
“In 2021, on a congestion rate in Toulouse which is 23%, details Vincent Martinier, spokesperson for TomTom France. This means that on average over 2021, all travel times were 23% higher than travel time in fluid hours. It’s not that much if you compare it to other French cities. Toulouse is 14th [sur 25]”
Toulouse residents seduced by other means of transport?
Cyril is one of those who initiate change. By choice, he takes his car less and less. “I prefer soft modes of transport such as cycling or public transport. And then economically, the car is not interesting either.” A life with less car which materializes with the health crisis continues the father of the family: “I have been working from home since confinement and I still am. In addition, I am in professional retraining to do a job where I would no longer need the car at all.
Hélène took the plunge and bought herself a bicycle. “In town, I no longer use the car, becauseyou can not circular, park. The bike is still more fun! She bought an electric bike for 1800 euros. A substantial investment, but in which the young woman finds herself without any problem. “I only fill up twice a month for my car. An overhaul of my bike is 50 euros. You can multiply by 10 for a car. Frankly, I really find myself there.”
Toulouse residents still dependent on the car
However, some remain dependent on their car like Coralie. The young woman works in Colomiers. Every day, it takes her between 20 and 30 minutes to get to work. The public transport option? “Frankly, I can’t. It’s impossible. It would take almost an hour I think. On the other hand, once the third metro line is in place, why not. There I could use public transport!”