The results of its latest TomTom today Congestion Index measuring traffic congestion in European cities between

April and June 2012 have been announced. 

The latest Congestion Index, now covering 58 European cities, finds Istanbul the most congested city in Europe. Dublin was found to be the 16th most congested city. On average, journey times in Dublin are 27% longer than when traffic in the city is flowing freely, 53% longer during morning rush hour and 58% longer during evening rush hour. As a result drivers are facing a delay of 33 minutes for every hour they drive in peak periods. Drivers with just a 30 minute commute waste 81 hours a year
stuck in traffic jams.

Congestion Index measuring traffic congestion in European cities between April and June 2012. The latest Congestion Index, now covering 58 European cities, finds Istanbul the most congested city in Europe. Dublin was found to be the 16th most congested city. On average, journey times in Dublin are 27% longer than when traffic in the city is flowing freely, 53% longer during morning rush hour and 58% longer during evening rush hour. As a result drivers are facing a delay of 33 minutes for every hour they drive in peak periods. Drivers with just a 30 minute commute waste 81 hours a year stuck in traffic jams.

This is an improvement on traffic congestion in Dublin from last quarter when Dublin had a 30% congestion level. Dublin is found to be ranked higher than Leeds-Bradford, UK’s most congested city, which is now 17th and London which is the 18th most congested European city. The most congested day was found to be Thursday 31st May.

The overall Congestion Level for all the European cities analysed between April and June 2012 is 23%, a drop of 4% compared to the same period in 2011.