Traffic in Costa Rica

In this country, we estimate that each passenger produces approximately 2,283.96kg of CO2 annually as a result of commuting to work or school. To counterbalance this carbon emission, it would require approximately 104.91 trees per passenger to produce enough oxygen. The following formulas are used to make these estimations.

Main Means of Transportation to Work or School

Working from Home 6.25%
Walking 10.42%
Car 58.33%
Bicycle 2.08%
Motorcycle 2.08%
Bus/Trolleybus 18.75%
Tram/Streetcar 0.00%
Train/Metro 2.08%

Average when primarily using Walking

Distance 5.91 km
Walking 43.00 min
Waiting 8.00 min
Driving Car 5.00 min
Bus/Trolleybus Ride 9.00 min
Overall 65.00 min

Average when primarily using Car

Distance 20.39 km
Walking 0.20 min
Driving Car 52.21 min
Overall 52.41 min

Average when primarily using Bicycle

Distance 30.00 km
Bicycle 47.00 min
Overall 47.00 min

Average when primarily using Motorcycle

Distance 27.00 km
Motorcycle 35.00 min
Overall 35.00 min

Average when primarily using Bus/Trolleybus

Distance 16.78 km
Walking 7.78 min
Waiting 9.44 min
Bus/Trolleybus Ride 67.78 min
Overall 85.00 min

Average when primarily using Train/Metro

Distance 24.00 km
Walking 10.00 min
Waiting 5.00 min
Train/Metro Ride 45.00 min
Overall 60.00 min

Overall Average Travel Time and Distance to Work (School)

Distance 18.50 km
Overall 59.99 min

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Last update: November 2024

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