Topic: traffic congestion
Report suggests ways to ease Grand Harbour roundabout bottleneck
A report aimed at combatting the traffic bottlenecks at Grand Harbour includes a recommendation to build a new road to take pressure off the roundabout that is the scene of long daily tailbacks.
Analyst’s report questions need for East-West Arterial expansion
An analysis of the proposed East-West Arterial extension, carried out on the request of environmental advocate group Sustainable Cayman, suggests that the 10-mile road expansion is unnecessary and funds would be better spent widening existing roads.
Letter to Editor: Reducing travel times is crucial
An East-West Arterial road is needed to allay traffic congestion into and out of George Town, the capital of the Cayman Islands. George Town (by pop.) is the largest city in the British Overseas Territories.
Special report: Rethinking Rush Hour
Traffic is a climate problem, a quality of life problem, a resource drain and a catalyst for development. In a special report, the Compass, examines one of the island's most persistent issues.
Breezing past the traffic, commuter ferry launches
A handful of commuters bypassed rush-hour traffic in favour of a breezy 15-minute boat ride from Newlands to Camana Bay, Monday, with the launch of a new ferry service.
Launch of Newlands commuter ferry route aims to tackle traffic
Having experienced the stress of gridlock from the eastern districts for years, Cayman Ferries Ltd owners Daniel Petts and Claire Pettinati decided it was time to do something about it and are launching a ferry service between Newlands and Camana Bay.
Poll: How do you deal with traffic congestion?
Grand Cayman residents are all too familiar with painfully slow commutes and frequent instances of traffic congestion.
Hew: Roadworks under way to relieve traffic congestion
The beginning of the school year has led to an increase in traffic but changed school hours and continuing roadworks should alleviate congestion over the next few weeks, according to Joey Hew, the minister responsible for infrastructure.
The Great Rush Hour Race
Four commuters, four different modes of transport, two routes, one race. Car vs. bike, kayak vs. bus. To conclude our month-long series investigating causes of, and potential solutions to, the island’s traffic troubles, we wanted to challenge the assumption that the car is still the best way to travel in Cayman. So we put it to the test in a rush-hour race.
Electric rides help commuters dodge traffic
From electric scooters to one-wheel e-skateboards, new types of battery powered vehicles are helping a growing number of commuters dodge the traffic.
Planning to improve traffic flow
As Cayman looks to update its Development Plan for the first time in more than two decades, managing traffic has moved up the list of priorities.
Bike-share business popular with tourists
Opposite the Westin hotel on West Bay Road, a couple unloads groceries and beach towels from the basket of a distinctive green-and-white bicycle.
The car that rents by the minute…
In the plush interior of the Arch Automotive showroom in Camana Bay, I push a button on my smartphone and a map lights up with four ‘Zun’ icons, indicating the location of available vehicles.
Stuck in traffic? There’s an app for that
At one of Cayman’s biggest businesses, the conversation about congestion is going beyond talk. Dart’s internal innovation unit, known as Dart Labs, is road testing solutions.
Would Cayman ditch private cars for the bus?
Government is considering bigger buses and new routes as it seeks to improve public transport and encourage people to leave their cars behind, says Rosa Harris, chair of the Public Transport Board.
