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In the US, the top five most congested cities are Los Angeles (42%), New York (37%), San Francisco (36%), San Jose (33%) and Seattle (31%).Traffic congestion has increased globally during the last decade, and the 239 cities (57%) TomTom included in the new Traffic Index report had increased congestion levels between 2018 and 2019, with only 63 cities showing measurable decreases.This global increase in congestion, despite being an indicator of a strong economy, is understood to cost economies billions.Ralf-Peter Schäfer, TomTom’s VP of Traffic Information, said: “Globally, there’s a long road to travel until congestion levels are brought under control. Thursday, August 6, 2020 They need to use all the tools available to them to analyze traffic levels and impacts, so they can make critical infrastructure decisions. If you continue to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Traffic congestion has increased globally during the last decade, and the 239 cities (57%) TomTom included in the new Traffic Index report had increased congestion levels between 2018 and 2019, with only 63 cities showing measurable decreases. These cookies do not store any personal information.Analytics cookies help us understand how our visitors interact with the website. Traffic congestion has increased globally during the last decade, and the 239 cities (57%) TomTom included in the new Traffic Index report had increased congestion levels between 2018 and 2019, with only 63 cities showing measurable decreases.This global increase in congestion, despite being an indicator of a strong economy, is understood to cost economies billions. By combining our extensive experience with leading business and technology partners, we power connected vehicles, smart mobility and, ultimately, autonomous driving.Headquartered in Amsterdam with offices in 30 countries, TomTom’s technologies are trusted by hundreds of millions of people worldwide.Auto Futures is an international digital hub dedicated to the future of the automotive industry and urban mobility.It is an editorially independent one-stop hub for industry insights, original editorial features, interviews, in-depth coverage of auto and tech events.Brand-owned, copyright-free media assets are available for journalists to download for editorial use.Auto Futures is launched in association with TheNewsMarket and its parent company, DMA Media, the worldʼs leading experts in multi-channel, news and factual video production and distribution.This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website.
Global Traffic Congestion at All Time High* – But Shocking Differences between Continents € Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 21 February 2017 €€ TomTom (TOM2) today released the results of the TomTom Traffic Index 2017, the annual report detailing the cities around the world with the most traffic congestion. Bengaluru takes the top spot this year with drivers in the southern Indian city expecting to spend an average of 71% extra travel time stuck in traffic. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Download a selection of media-ready assets including the full press release. This portal now has restricted functionality and for a limited period only.

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In time, the rise of autonomous vehicles and car-sharing services will help alleviate congestion, but planners and policymakers can’t afford to sit and wait. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. In the US, the top five most congested cities are Los Angeles (42%), New York (37%), San Francisco (36%), San Jose (33%) and Seattle (31%).Traffic congestion has increased globally during the last decade, and the 239 cities (57%) TomTom included in the new Traffic Index report had increased congestion levels between 2018 and 2019, with only 63 cities showing measurable decreases.