Big Data is a big deal. Vast, complex data sets gleaned from networks of connectivity points contain valuable information that is rapidly changing how business is done. Individuals are also impacted by Big Data. Without it, many technological [...]

Historical traffic data is among the most important information available to GIS professionals. As the Internet of Things (IoT) proliferates, “connected everything” becomes the norm, and urbanization adds layers of complexity and density to the [...]

Traffic data can be parsed into a number of different categories — foot, air, marine, freight, supply chains — but, by and large, the most common type is vehicular traffic on typical road networks.¹ As such, local governments, urban development [...]

Worldwide, an estimated 1 billion drivers use digital maps daily.¹ Routing is based on certain algorithms and road function classes to expedite travel times by avoiding delays, traffic congestion, or other disruptions. On-demand navigation is so [...]

The ripple effects of the global pandemic are vast. The rightful overarching concern is public health, but there are everyday practicalities that, when disrupted by COVID-19, also affect the masses.Restrictions, closures, and general changes to [...]

Economies around the world have been redefined by COVID-19. As they slowly reopen to regain some traction, governments are cautious. The strategies they formulate must be sensitive to the continued uncertainty of the pandemic and public health, [...]

Access to traffic information, both historical and real-time, is essential within industries that are highly dependent upon accurate travel times and routing, such as trucking, emergency management, and urban planning.