Petah Tikva ranks first in a number of indices, including satisfaction with the length of time to get to work, which shows the transportation revolution the city is going through in recent years (in 2020 only 30.2% expressed dissatisfaction compared to 39% in 2019, showing a decrease in dissatisfaction and an increase in satisfaction ) – the lowest figure among the other authorities; The feeling of depression index indicates the comprehensive treatment provided by the city welfare services (20% in 2020 compared to 22.8% last year) – the lowest figure among the other authorities; Very heterogeneous (16.5% in 2020 compared to 20.3% last year) – the lowest figure; the feeling of loneliness index, which shows the PA’s activity in recent years to locate childless residents and provide individual solutions to their needs (14.8% in 2020 compared to 18.3% last year) – the lowest figure.
Petah Tikva is in fourth place in the satisfaction index of cleanliness in the residential area and maintains an upward trend (67.1% in 2020 compared with 53.5% last year and 49.3% in 2018) – before the cities of Netanya, Haifa, Ramat Gan and more.
In addition, Petah Tikva is in fourth place in the sense of security index in the area of residence (87.1%) – before the cities of Tel Aviv, Haifa and more; in fifth place in the standard of living (83.3%) and in the employment rate (66.4%). Petah Tikva is among the leading cities Where the index ‘external noise disturbing the apartment’ is the lowest (29.8%) and leads to civic engagement (27.45%).
According to the index of fatalities in road accidents, Petah Tikva stands at three fatalities in 2020, compared to the other major cities (over 250,000 residents) – Tel Aviv (13), Jerusalem (16), Netanya (9), Rishon Lezion (7), Haifa (7).
Mayor Rami Greenberg “The city of Petah Tikva is constantly evolving and we work in all sectors to ensure an optimal quality of life for residents. In every area, we do not rely on laurels and so we will continue to work to strengthen the good data and the less. It is gratifying to see that most of the actions we “We are taking, are also reflected in the various indices, including the transportation upgrade, the reinforcement of cleanliness and the security system as well as in the social areas. We will turn every stone and take all the necessary measures so that Petah Tikva excels in every area.”