America's most congested cities

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Data: TomTom. Chart: Axios Visuals New York, San Francisco and Honolulu are home to the country's slowest traffic, Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick reports. ? Why it matters: Drivers want to get where they're going — fast. But public transit and pedestrian advocates point to these numbers as evidence that some cities are overwhelmed by cars, and need to get serious about alternatives. ? By the numbers: In the heart of the Big Apple, it took an average of about 30 minutes to drive 6 miles last year — 2.3% longer than in 2023, according to TomTom's annual Traffic Index. New York drivers spent a staggering 94 hours a year driving in rush hour, on average. That's nearly four days of bumper-to-bumper misery. Reality check: New York is walkable, bikeable and boasts one of the country's best public transit systems — meaning you're not necessarily stuck driving, as you might be in other U.S. cities. The latest: Drivers entering the most crowded parts of Manhattan are now being tolled under a "congestion pricing" plan meant to reduce vehicle traffic and raise money for public transit. Go deeper.