Overview

• Bengaluru ranks as the world's third most congested city, with average delays of 34 minutes per 10 kilometers according to the 2024 TomTom Traffic Index.
• Officials attribute the gridlock to rapid urban growth, high vehicle density, and decades of underinvestment in public transport infrastructure.
• The recent Baiyyappanahalli-Whitefield metro link reduced peak traffic by 17%, highlighting the potential of expanded transit networks.
• Metro construction delays, such as the decade-long Bannerghatta Road project, continue to frustrate residents and hinder progress.
• Short-term interventions, including AI-driven traffic signals, are being piloted to improve flow while long-term transit projects advance slowly.