The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant change in commuting behaviour in Canada. Work from home and hybrid working models becoming popular contributed significantly. Road congestion levels varied across urban areas.
In Montréal, traffic congestion remained steadily above pre pandemic levels last year, with the average 2023 traffic congestion level being 18% higher than in 2019.
In Vancouver, traffic congestion has been mostly below pre-pandemic levels in 2023. The average traffic congestion level in 2023 was 6% lower than in 2019. Traffic congestion has steadily fallen below pre-pandemic levels by 20% in Toronto and 11% in Calgary on average.
Map 3: Monthly Travel Time Index for Toronto (Ontario), Monday-Friday by Peak Period
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Map showing the monthly Travel Time Index for Toronto from 6AM to 10AM and 3PM to 7PM.
Map 4: Monthly Travel Time Index for Vancouver (British Columbia), Monday-Friday by Peak Period
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Map showing the monthly Travel Time Index for Vancouver from 6AM to 10AM and 3PM to 7PM.