What is your opinion on the effectiveness of traffic calming measures in your city?
Very effective67%
Somewhat effective33%
Not effective0%
Unsure0%
3 votes
Nightmare Traffic Polls
What the Bus2Ride community voted on across 50 polls — with 3 total votes counted live.
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Browse all categories →How would you describe the overall traffic situation in your city during weekends?
Smooth0%
Busy0%
Chaotic0%
Unpredictable0%
0 votes
Which city-specific route do you find the most congested during peak hours?
Main Street0%
Second Avenue0%
Highway 1010%
Elm Road0%
0 votes
How do you feel about the current speed limits in your city?
Too high0%
Just right0%
Too low0%
Unsure0%
0 votes
What do you think contributes most to traffic accidents in your city?
Speeding0%
Distracted driving0%
Poor road conditions0%
Weather0%
0 votes
What is your biggest challenge when commuting in your city?
Parking0%
Traffic jams0%
Public transport delays0%
Road conditions0%
0 votes
What is the primary reason for your choice of commuting method?
Cost0%
Convenience0%
Time0%
Environmental concerns0%
0 votes
How do you feel about the availability of bike lanes in your city?
Excellent0%
Good0%
Fair0%
Poor0%
0 votes
How do you feel about the use of roundabouts to manage traffic flow?
Very positive0%
Somewhat positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
0 votes
Which public transport option do you prefer in your city?
Bus0%
Subway0%
Tram0%
Ride-share0%
0 votes
How do you feel about the current state of public transport in your city?
Excellent0%
Good0%
Fair0%
Poor0%
0 votes
What is your primary mode of transport during peak hours?
Car0%
Bus0%
Train0%
Bicycle0%
0 votes
Which city feature do you think helps reduce traffic congestion the most?
Parks0%
Public transport0%
Bike paths0%
Carpool lanes0%
0 votes
What do you think is the most frustrating aspect of rush hour traffic in your city?
Congestion0%
Aggressive drivers0%
Lack of public transport0%
Road construction0%
0 votes
How would you describe the traffic flow in your city's downtown area?
Smooth0%
Moderate0%
Chaotic0%
Stagnant0%
0 votes
What is the most effective way to reduce rush hour traffic in your city?
Flexible work hours0%
Remote work0%
Public transport incentives0%
Carpooling programs0%
0 votes
Which city's traffic do you think is the most unpredictable?
San Francisco0%
Seattle0%
Boston0%
Atlanta0%
0 votes
How frequently do you experience road rage incidents while driving?
Very often0%
Occasionally0%
Rarely0%
Never0%
0 votes
How often do you use navigation apps to avoid traffic?
Always0%
Sometimes0%
Rarely0%
Never0%
0 votes
How do you feel about the parking situation in your city?
Ample0%
Sufficient0%
Limited0%
Non-existent0%
0 votes
What is the most annoying traffic-related issue in your city?
Traffic lights0%
Road repairs0%
Accidents0%
Poor signage0%
0 votes
How often do you witness reckless driving in traffic?
Very often0%
Occasionally0%
Rarely0%
Never0%
0 votes
What do you believe is the biggest barrier to implementing bike lanes in your city?
Funding0%
Space0%
Public opposition0%
Safety concerns0%
0 votes
What is your preferred alternative to driving during peak traffic times?
Biking0%
Walking0%
Public transport0%
Working from home0%
0 votes
Which time of day do you find traffic to be the most unbearable?
Morning0%
Afternoon0%
Evening0%
Late night0%
0 votes
What do you think is the best way to incentivize public transport usage?
Lower fares0%
More routes0%
Improved reliability0%
Better amenities0%
0 votes
What would you prioritize to improve traffic flow in your city?
Better road design0%
More bike lanes0%
Expanded public transport0%
Traffic signal upgrades0%
0 votes
Which city do you think has the best traffic management strategies?
Singapore0%
Tokyo0%
Amsterdam0%
Zurich0%
0 votes
How often do you think about relocating due to traffic issues?
Frequently0%
Sometimes0%
Rarely0%
Never0%
0 votes
What is your preferred method of dealing with heavy traffic?
Carpooling0%
Public transport0%
Biking0%
Working from home0%
0 votes
What do you think is the most dangerous aspect of driving in heavy traffic?
Distracted drivers0%
Speeding0%
Tailgating0%
Poor visibility0%
0 votes
How often do you experience significant delays during your daily commute?
Daily0%
A few times a week0%
Rarely0%
Never0%
0 votes
How would you describe your city’s traffic enforcement?
Strict0%
Moderate0%
Lax0%
Non-existent0%
0 votes
How often do you use alternative routes to avoid traffic in your city?
Always0%
Sometimes0%
Rarely0%
Never0%
0 votes
How do you think weather affects traffic in your city?
Major impact0%
Moderate impact0%
Minor impact0%
No impact0%
0 votes
How do you view the impact of traffic on local air quality?
Major issue0%
Moderate issue0%
Minor issue0%
Not an issue0%
0 votes
Which city do you believe has the worst traffic during holidays?
Los Angeles0%
New York0%
Chicago0%
Miami0%
0 votes
What is your biggest pet peeve when navigating through traffic?
Slow drivers0%
Distracted driving0%
Road rage0%
Poor signage0%
0 votes
How do you usually feel when stuck in traffic?
Frustrated0%
Anxious0%
Indifferent0%
Productive0%
0 votes
How would you rate your city’s response to traffic-related complaints?
Excellent0%
Good0%
Fair0%
Poor0%
0 votes
What time of year do you experience the most traffic issues in your city?
Summer0%
Fall0%
Winter0%
Spring0%
0 votes
What do you believe is the most effective way to manage traffic during large events?
Road closures0%
Increased public transport0%
Traffic diversions0%
Police presence0%
0 votes
How do you rate the impact of seasonal events on traffic in your city?
Major impact0%
Moderate impact0%
Minor impact0%
No impact0%
0 votes
What is the most congested intersection in your city?
5th and Main0%
8th and Oak0%
10th and Pine0%
12th and Maple0%
0 votes
How often do traffic patterns change due to construction in your area?
Frequently0%
Occasionally0%
Rarely0%
Never0%
0 votes
How do you think technology can help reduce traffic congestion?
Smart traffic lights0%
Real-time traffic updates0%
Autonomous vehicles0%
Improved GPS routing0%
0 votes
How would you rate the effectiveness of traffic signals in your city?
Very effective0%
Somewhat effective0%
Ineffective0%
Not applicable0%
0 votes
What do you believe is the future of urban traffic management?
More automation0%
Increased public transport0%
Greater pedestrian access0%
Smart city planning0%
0 votes
Which factor contributes most to traffic jams in your area?
Accidents0%
Weather0%
Road work0%
High volume of cars0%
0 votes
What is your preferred method of receiving traffic updates?
Mobile app0%
Radio0%
Social media0%
News website0%
0 votes
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Figures from quote requests on Bus 2 Ride and sister company-owned websites. They describe requests, not confirmed bookings or a local office.
The typical group that requests a quote is 15 people. Half of all requests fall between 10 and 20 passengers.
Median and interquartile range of the passenger count entered on the quote form. Mean is 17.4.
n = 1,410 requests
Groups request quotes a median of 28 days before the event. A quarter ask 12 days or less ahead; a quarter ask more than two months ahead.
Days between the inquiry date and the event date on the request. Requests with an event date more than two years out were excluded.
n = 1,368 requests
Saturday accounts for about 55% of requested event dates and Friday another 22%. Sunday through Thursday together make up under a quarter.
Day of week of the event date on the request. Weekday events are the easiest to fit and usually the most flexible on vehicle choice.
n = 1,437 requests
Aggregates computed 2026-09-04 over 1,600 inquiries submitted through Bus 2 Ride and sister company-owned websites. Figures describe requests, not confirmed bookings or prices. Method and full dataset.