rusningstrafik
Rusningstrafik is the Danish term for the period with the highest demand on roads and public transport, often referred to as rush hour. It typically occurs during the morning and late afternoon/evening as people commute to and from work and school. In urban areas the effect is most pronounced on main roads, expressways and central transit corridors, where speeds fall and travel times lengthen.
Causes include a concentration of trips in narrow time windows, limited road capacity, and a transport system
Measurement and analysis rely on traffic counts, speed data, and travel-time indices gathered by transport authorities
Management strategies focus on improving reliability and capacity without excessive new road construction. These include bus