HERE offers three traffic data products that provide real-time conditions, historical analysis, and predictive patterns. Plug HERE Traffic into custom or off-the-shelf solutions to respond to live road conditions or leverage traffic patterns over time. Be confident in the results, knowing the data is sourced from a global, standardized database of billions of GPS data points.
HERE Map Data Products
HERE Real-Time Traffic
HERE Real-Time Traffic provides up-to-the-minute traffic information and access to current road conditions for analysis and planning.
Key Data Types
- Flow Data: Current speeds and congestion levels on roadways
- Incident Data: Road closures, accidents, construction, and other traffic disruptions
- Predictive Data: Traffic forecasts extending up to 4 hours into the future
Practical Applications
- Live Traffic Monitoring: Track road conditions as they happen
- Dynamic Routing: Update routes based on current congestion
- Incident Management: Respond quickly to accidents and road closures
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HERE Traffic Analytics - Speed Data
HERE Speed Data delivers historical traffic speed data that's essential for analyzing road network performance and planning infrastructure improvements over time.
Key Features
- Historical Depth: 5-6 years of traffic data with only 2-day latency from collection
- Granular Data: Speed observations captured in 5-minute intervals
- Statistical Analysis: Includes mean, min/max, standard deviation, and percentiles
- Reference Speeds: "Free flow" speeds representing uncongested conditions
Practical Applications
- Find Problem Areas: Identify where traffic consistently slows down
- Measure Improvements: Compare traffic before and after road changes
- Long-term Planning: Use years of data to plan infrastructure projects
- Economic Impact: Understand how traffic affects business areas
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HERE Traffic Patterns
HERE Traffic Patterns provides typical traffic speeds based on historical patterns, helping you understand normal traffic behavior and establish baselines for analysis.
Key Characteristics
- Average Speed Data: Available for every road link in the HERE map database
- Time-Based Patterns: Data in 15-minute intervals for each day of the week
- Seasonal Variations: Reflects traffic changes during holidays and seasonal periods
- Multi-Year Analysis: Based on 3-year historical averages for reliability
Practical Applications
- Predict Travel Times: Know typical speeds for any time and day
- Plan Schedules: Time deliveries and services to avoid regular congestion
- Baseline Comparison: Spot unusual traffic by comparing to normal patterns
- Business Hours: Set operating hours based on typical traffic flows
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