Traffic patterns in Buffalo have shifted significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic as remote work rates rose by 161% from 2019 to 2023. Although this change only led to a 13% overall decrease in congestion, the distribution of peak traffic hours has spread out, indicating commuters are still active but adjusting their schedules. Monitoring services note overall congestion in New York has dropped 9%, making traffic management challenging as patterns vary between cities due to differing infrastructure and commuting behaviors.
Buffalo has seen a 161% increase in work-from-home rates since 2019, which contributed to a modest 13% decrease in traffic congestion.
Traffic monitoring through 170 cameras reveals that commuters have altered their schedules, spreading peak traffic times throughout the day.
New York as a whole has experienced a 9% decrease in congestion since 2019, reflecting shifts in worker commuting habits post-pandemic.
NITTEC's executive director emphasized that while Buffalo isn't heavily congested compared to other cities, shifts in commuting behavior are evident.
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