The direct economic cost of traffic in Trinidad and Tobago is an estimated $2.26 billion per year or 1.37 per cent of GDP. And, the average commuter spends an average 793 hours, cumulatively 33 days – one month of the year in traffic delays. These are two of the main findings of the study “Assessment of the economic costs of vehicle traffic congestion in the Caribbean – A case study of Trinidad and Tobago” produced by ECLAC Caribbean. A news release from ECLAC Caribbean yesterday stated that over the period June to September, 2023, data was collected, using online field surveys, in which respondents answered questions on their traffic congestion experience in Trinidad and Tobago.
