SG: Traffic Study Highlights Traffic Challenges in Singapore's Most Prestigious Neighborhood

In a comparison of peak and off-peak travel times, Bukit Timah recorded a 111% increase in travel times in the mornings and a 97% increase in evening travel times, based on percentage difference in travel time 7-9am compared with 1-5am.

The latest study this year has Clementi featured as the 2nd worst suburb for the morning commute, with a 97% increase in travel time during peak-hours compared to free flow traffic, extending its position as one of Singapore's most congested suburbs during peak-hour since the pioneer study was published in 2010. It was also ranked as the 3rd worst suburb for evening commute with a 93% increase in travel time.

Tampines ranked the worst for morning commute two years ago, but has improved this year to rank 10th worst for morning commute. The eastern suburb, previously ranked the best for evening commute, has now been relegated to the 6th worst for evening commute in the latest study. The drop in ranking for evening commute could be due to a variety of factors such as changing driving patterns and road developments in the area.

The top three areas least affected by morning peak-hour traffic are Changi Airport, Pasir Ris and Sengkang, where travel times to the city increased 31, 44 and 45 per cent respectively during rush hours compared to times when traffic was free-flowing. These three suburbs were also least affected by evening commute, although the percentage increase is higher than that in the morning.

“TomTom has the world’s biggest database of real travel times. Our unique IQ Routes™ technology analyses this data and calculate the optimal route to provide TomTom drivers the fastest routes and the most accurate travel times,” said Chris Kearney, Vice President, TomTom Asia Pacific.

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