Despite the continued impact of telecommuting since corona, congestion is again higher than in 2019 . In terms of congestion, October 2022 was the second heaviest October month since measurements were taken in 2011. Are you more than tired of those traffic jams? We give you 5 essential tips to avoid traffic jam (stress).
Tip 1: Plan your travel time smartly
If you want to avoid traffic jams (stress), leave for work outside rush hours. It is better not to travel on public roads between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.. If possible, work from home first. Plan your home working days on Tuesdays and Thursdays as these are the busiest traffic days.
Tip 2: Opt for combi mobility
Combimobility is combining different transportation options to get to your destination. For example, you go by bike to the station or you drive your car to a park & ride and then take the streetcar. This way you avoid busy traffic jams and arrive at work stress-free.
Tip 3: Find the best route
You save a lot of time by planning the right route in advance. Depending on your chosen mode of transportation, there are several apps or websites that can help you with this:
- Car: Waze tells you where the traffic jams are and offers you an alternate route.
- Combimobility: Hoppin bundles different transportation solutions to get travelers to their destinations as efficiently as possible.
- Bicycle: there is an extensive network of bicycle highways to get to your final destination smoothly by bicycle.
Tip 4: Hop on your bike
The ultimate tip for avoiding traffic jam (stress)? Trade in your car for an (electric) bike. What kind of bike you choose depends on the distance to work.
- <10km: voor deze afstand is de niet-elektrische fiets zeker geschikt, tenzij je toch graag de luxe van elektrisch fietsen ervaart.
- 10-20km: for this distance it is best to ride electric to get to work as smoothly as possible. Choose a 'standard' electric bike (max. 25km/hour) for your commute or a cargo bike if you want to transport materials or children.
- >20km: thanks to a speed pedelec, you can now cover longer distances to work. These bikes go up to 45km/hour and save you a lot of traffic jam time.
Did you know you can save up to 40% by choosing a leased bike? Our bike guide gives you visibility into the financial picture.
Tip 5 : Work closer to home
Employees with taxing commutes are more likely to look for other work. Does the long distance to the office weigh you down and you can't cover it by bike? Then look for a job closer to home.
Would you like to ride an electric bike to work? Check out our open jobs here and help build the future of mobility.
