IBM Releases Global Commuter Pain Survey just in time for Car Free Day

It is no secret that traffic is a drag, but on Thursday Sept. 8 IBM confirmed this by releasing the results of their Global Commuter Pain Survey. Eight thousand commuters in twenty cities across the world surveyed that:

• Drivers report more stress and frustration related to commuting worldwide
• Forty one percent of commuters globally said improved public transportation would help reduce stress
• Perception of traffic in emerging economies vs. more developed economies is improving

The survey did show some areas of improvement however, a number of cities reported that more people are utilizing public transportation and there was also a large increase in the percentage of respondents who reported that roadway traffic has improved “somewhat” or “substantially” over the past three years.

With the current world population estimated at 6.94 billion and the possibility that this could reach 10 billion by 2050, we have to start thinking about alternative modes of transportation on a global scale.

A great way to spread awareness for alternative transportation is through World Carfree Day, held every September 22 and celebrated by people around the world. World Carfree Day showcases to our city planners and politicians a city without cars and promotes cycling, walking, and public transportation projects.

Need help going car free? GVF has all the information you need to leave the car at home. So walk, bike, bus, carpool, train, hop, skip, or jump to where you’re going on September 22, and spread the word!

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