OpenStreetTraffic is an innovative product designed to revolutionize the way traffic flow data is utilized for navigation, routing, and dispatch purposes. By aggregating GPS data from users of the OSMX app as well as from telematics partners associated with OSMX, OpenStreetTraffic is able to compile a comprehensive database of traffic flow information. This database is updated every 15 minutes, providing detailed insights into traffic conditions on every road, every day of the year.
This enhanced granularity in traffic flow information is crucial for producing accurate travel times and planning efficient routes. It promises to be a valuable resource not only for the open-source mapping community but also for commercial applications that require precise and usable estimated time of arrival (ETA) predictions. Through OpenStreetTraffic, OpenStreetMap is set to offer an indispensable data set that brings improved price efficiency and reliability to navigation and routing solutions, marking a significant advancement in the field.
What sets OpenStreetTraffic apart is its unparalleled level of data resolution. Unlike the industry standard, which relies on a rolling 7-day average for traffic flow data, OpenStreetTraffic stores flow data for each individual day of the year. This approach ensures that the data set is not only more accurate but also more reflective of the unique traffic patterns that may occur on specific dates.
This enhanced granularity in traffic flow information is crucial for producing accurate travel times and planning efficient routes. It promises to be a valuable resource not only for the open-source mapping community but also for commercial applications that require precise and usable estimated time of arrival (ETA) predictions. Through OpenStreetTraffic, OpenStreetMap is set to offer an indispensable data set that brings improved price efficiency and reliability to navigation and routing solutions, marking a significant advancement in the field.