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]]> http://www.berryreview.com/2009/09/01/google-crowd-sourcing-traffic-information-from-maps-users/#comment-29832 Amir Saad Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:28:21 +0000 http://www.berryreview.com/2009/09/01/google-crowd-sourcing-traffic-information-from-maps-users/#comment-29832 One week ago, I notice here in Houston, TX that highway 6 showed a red mark on it after a heavy storm killed a couple of lights on my way north using that route. 3 days later I noticed that google's traffic report went beyond Conroe, TX (30 miles north of Houston) and 2 days ago in downtown Houston, I saw more traffic reports on local streets. I find it really hard to understand the red marks on local streets because they have lights and it's a matter of how long you're going to stop in that light vs. if you are ever going to stop on the highway. @Ronen: Mio 310x doesn't support traffic reports, using google maps before you hit the road to..roughly...plan your trip before you hit the road is a very smart decision (P.S.: I have a Mio 310x but I migrated to the Navigon 7200T with free traffic report and lane assistance) Try Gokivo by NIM on your Bold with sound and mute your Mio 310x (if you can), you will be amazed at the short cuts and reroutings you get during rush hour or really bad traffic. Funny thing is, Google maps doesn't update their software from the consumers end, but from their end which is very convenient. One week ago, I notice here in Houston, TX that highway 6 showed a red mark on it after a heavy storm killed a couple of lights on my way north using that route.
3 days later I noticed that google’s traffic report went beyond Conroe, TX (30 miles north of Houston) and 2 days ago in downtown Houston, I saw more traffic reports on local streets.
I find it really hard to understand the red marks on local streets because they have lights and it’s a matter of how long you’re going to stop in that light vs. if you are ever going to stop on the highway.
@Ronen: Mio 310x doesn’t support traffic reports, using google maps before you hit the road to..roughly…plan your trip before you hit the road is a very smart decision (P.S.: I have a Mio 310x but I migrated to the Navigon 7200T with free traffic report and lane assistance)
Try Gokivo by NIM on your Bold with sound and mute your Mio 310x (if you can), you will be amazed at the short cuts and reroutings you get during rush hour or really bad traffic.
Funny thing is, Google maps doesn’t update their software from the consumers end, but from their end which is very convenient.

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