Which way now: How will highway plan impact Cayman?
The Compass takes an in-depth look at some of the issues surrounding the planned extension of the East-West Arterial Highway and its likely impact on traffic, the environment and development.
Another 8,000 cars joined Cayman’s traffic jams in 2022
More than 8,000 additional vehicles were licensed to drive on Cayman’s roads last year, an increase of 22%, that pushed traffic jams to record levels.
Analyst: Public buses just one piece of traffic solution
A sustainable transport plan for Grand Cayman must consider all possible modes of mobility - from walking and biking to mass transit and sea ferries.
Issues 2023: Ten top themes to watch over the year ahead
Cayman Compass issues editor James Whittaker looks at some of the key challenges, themes and opportunities facing the islands in the year ahead.
From mopeds to monorails: 12 ideas to fix Cayman’s traffic mayhem
With Cayman's traffic mayhem hitting the headlines again, we examine 12 of the most talked about solutions to one of the island's perennial problems.
More cars than ever on school commutes
It’s the beginning of the new school year, and the increase in activity in Cayman Islands classrooms is only matched (almost) by the increase in roadway traffic during morning and afternoon commutes.
The future of rush hour: The story in data
As Grand Cayman’s population continues to increase, the island’s traffic problems are unlikely to go away.
Thinking outside the lanes: Other ideas to beat traffic
While the NRA’s remit is largely road building, the agency had put forward a number of other ideas, based on its research that could be considered to impact traffic.
Think traffic is bad now? Imagine rush hour 2036
Commutes from North Side to George Town could clock in at well over two hours within a decade without extensive upgrades to the road network, National Roads Authority data suggests.
The parent trip: Lack of options forces children to rely on parents’ cars
A group of students from Cayman International School is delving into the island’s traffic problems.
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.
Opinion: Congestion charges could change commuter habits
Guest columnist Julian Morris argues that charging to use the roads during peak times could be one of the only ways to make a serious impact on traffic in Cayman.
Sustainable Cayman seeks rethink of road building plans
As the Cayman Islands looks for solutions to escalating traffic challenges, Sustainable Cayman is urging government to prioritise quality of life and environmental protection.
Interactive: From sewers and sub-sea cables to prisons and power generation
In a series of stories, journalist James Whittaker takes a look at how population growth affects every aspect of infrastructure in the Cayman Islands.
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.
New app for bus passengers
A new smartphone app is making it possible for some passengers to check the location of their bus. Set up by a group of public transport drivers, the K-Bus app has been launched, initially with nine buses.
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.
Flex close to liftoff, despite challenges
When two young Caymanian entrepreneurs set up transport app, Flex, their vision was to bring an Uber-style service to the Caribbean.
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.
Developer aims to cut traffic by cutting journeys
Cayman’s traffic congestion woes are as much about where people live and work as they are about the number of cars they own.
Driving standards a ‘deep concern’
When asked about the driving standards in Cayman I always ask what the questioner personally believes. I have yet to receive a positive response. It is always one of deep concern.
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.
Almost 400 bus complaints in 2019
There were nearly 400 complaints filed with the Public Transport Board in 2019 – the vast majority of them concerning bus drivers who failed to follow their set routes.
Taxi fares more transparent, but still expensive
A local taxi fare app, CI:GO, now allows riders to calculate cab prices before they buckle up.
The app, launched in August 2019, answered public...
Virtual highways: How smart data is shaping Cayman’s future road network
The National Roads Authority is using a new $50,000 traffic modelling software suite to test the impact of road projects in the virtual world before it starts pouring concrete. The simulator is helping make the case for a series of "quick win" projects at pinch points in and around George Town. Longer term it could be used to test the viability of everything from public transport to flyovers and causeways across the North Sound.
Road projects focus on quick wins
The National Roads Authority is focussing on five main projects over the next two years.
With just over $40 million in the budget, engineers are already at work on what they believe will be ‘quick wins’ when it comes to cutting traffic congestion. Sophisticated software has been used to build the roads in the virtual world prior to construction to assess their likely impact.
A tale of two territories: How Bermuda deals with traffic
As policymakers in Cayman seek to find solutions to growing congestion on the roads, they could do worse than looking 1,300 miles to the north, to Bermuda.
