Via our friends at Simply Business : A comprehensive new study has revealed the worst cities in the UK for traffic. Which areas (and times of day) should drivers avoid?
Solving the UK’s congestion problem is high on the government’s agenda. Data technology firm Inrix says congestion cost the UK nearly £8 billion in 2018 – £1,317 per driver.
Now, location services company TomTom has compiled data on 416 cities in 57 countries to rank the most congested areas in the world.
We sifted through the research to find out the worst cities in the UK for traffic. TomTom also reveals the times you should avoid driving for a smoother journey.
UK traffic – where are the 10 worst areas?
TomTom’s congestion level refers to how much longer a journey takes compared to normal conditions. For example, Edinburgh’s 41 per cent congestion level means a 30-minute journey will take 41 per cent longer than usual.
TomTom says you can turn this into travel time using simple calculations:
0.41 x 30 mins = 12.3 mins extra average travel time
then
30 mins + 12.3 mins = 42.3 mins total average travel time
According to the research, these were the 10 worst areas for traffic in 2019: See here
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