To pan around the map just touch anywhere on the map and move your finger around. To zoom you can either double tap anywhere on the map or pinch two fingers together and separate them while touching the map with both fingers. To zoom out, you can do the opposite two finger method. Touch the [...]
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I am trying to register but my email address already exists. I have not used this app before.
The traffic.com iPhone application shares registration with the WHERE application. If your email is already registered with WHERE, you can just log into the traffic.com app. If you enter in your email with an incorrect password, a forgot password button will appear.
Why do I need to register to save roads?
Registration is required to save roads so that we may securely store your preferences. In addition, new functionality will be introduced in future versions that will enable you to sign up for traffic alerts.
How does location work within the application?
The GPS can be turned on or off from any page by clicking the GPS icon on the right side of the location bar at the top of the application. You can manually enter a location by typing in a location (address, city, state, zip, etc.) into the location bar. At anytime, you can switch [...]
How often is your information updated?
Sensor networks update real time speed and volume information every few minutes. Incident information is updated continuously throughout the day by local traffic operations staff. Traffic can change quickly and we recommend that you get the latest before you head out the door and on a long drive you might want to check again on the mobile [...]
Can I customize my traffic information?
Yes! On any road segment, click the save button. This will add that segment to your Dashboard view along with area highlights.
Where does Traffic.com get traffic information?
We get our information from four types of sources: digital traffic sensors, commercial and government partners, gps/probe devices, and our traffic operations center staff members. Our own network of sensors is already deployed in many major metropolitan areas, and is rapidly expanding to additional cities. Where local or state government agencies have available data from their sensors [...]
What cities does Traffic.com cover? When will Traffic.com cover my city that is currently not covered?
Traffic.com currently delivers real-time traffic information for the following U.S. cities. We are continually expanding our coverage to better serve our users and clients, so check back with us regularly for new and improved traffic information and services. Albany, Atlanta, Austin , Baltimore , Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte , Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland , Columbus , Dallas, Ft. Worth, Denver , Detroit , Fort [...]
Why do I sometimes see traffic outside of my metro?
On many of the screens traffic is sorted based on the distance from you and regardless of the metro that you are located within. This is helpful when you live on the border of two metros and are the type of commuter who moves between them (e.g. from New Jersey to New York).
What does the color-coding of roads on the map view mean?
When viewing the map, certain roadways will be highlighted with Red, Yellow, Green or Black. A road that is highlighted in Red means that traffic is slow or stopped. Yellow refers to sluggish traffic movement, while Green means the road is free flowing. A road that is highlighted as Black means that it is currently [...]
