Google Maps Predicts Traffic Conditions for Your Travel Time [Google Maps]

Published by Blake Macleod | Filed under Technology

My bet is that Google’s new attempt to predict traffic based on historic data is only half the battle. However, historic data does not include construction projects that can account for the majority of traffic delays. Google needs to mash-up traffic data with local government construction data to get the whole picture. I am sure we will be seeing that in the near future. Nonetheless, I think it is pretty cool and will probably use the feature. Below is the original story from Lifehacker.com.

Google Maps Predicts Traffic Conditions for Your Travel Time [Google Maps]: “

Hot on the heels of Windows Live Maps’ traffic-based directions, Google Maps unleashes its own traffic predictions. To use it, just click the Traffic button on the top of a map and then click the change link to switch between live traffic conditions and traffic predictions. The predictions are based on past traffic at those times, similar to Windows Live Maps, but the option to choose your travel time and get predictions based on when you’re heading out put Google Maps’ traffic predictions one up on Windows Live Maps.