The Average U.S. Commuter Experienced 54 Hours of Delay Due to Traffic Congestion in 2022

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Following a brief drop in congestion as a result of COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the quantity of journey delay commuters skilled in 2022 tied with the earlier peak years of 2018 and 2019, with 54 hours of delay per yr. Delay as a result of congestion not solely wastes time and gasoline, nevertheless it additionally results in elevated engine put on, upkeep prices, and emissions, particularly for typical gasoline autos with out electrification or cease/begin applied sciences that may assist mitigate gasoline losses in congested areas.

Observe: The annual delay as a result of congestion is the additional time spent through the yr touring at congested speeds reasonably than free-flow speeds by non-public car drivers and passengers who sometimes journey within the peak durations.

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