Palm has announced Traffic for Treo Smartphones. The wireless traffic application helps users make commute decisions quickly with interactive maps and incident information located conveniently on their Palm Treo 600 or Treo 650 smartphones. Traffic for Treo Smartphones debuts in 10 of the most traffic-congested markets in the United States: Atlanta, Baltimore/DC, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.
According to the 2005 Urban Mobility Report, traffic congestion occurs for longer portions of the day and delays more travelers than ever before -- in 2003, 51 urban areas experienced more than 20 hours of delay per rush-hour traveler.(2) Informing drivers about their options can contribute to more efficient travel. Unlike most traffic information sources, Traffic for Treo Smartphones gives users both visual and textual information when they want it, on the routes that matter to them and updated as often as every five minutes.
"With commute congestion on the rise, more than ever drivers need quick traffic updates on routes that matter to them, so they can spend less time in their cars and get home to family and friends faster," said Andrew Breen, director for the Data Solutions Group at Palm, Inc. "Now, Treo users can receive traffic updates as they're walking out the door, stopping for gas or at any time that is most convenient. Traffic for Treo Smartphones is one more way customers can take advantage of the wireless capabilities and versatility of Treo smartphones."
Traffic for Treo provides up-to-date traffic data including details on traffic incidents accidents, construction, stalled cars and more. Interactive maps Easily pan a map by tapping the on-screen navigation arrows, or use your five-way navigator button. Zoom in for more detail (up to five levels of zoom are supported).
According to the 2005 Urban Mobility Report, traffic congestion occurs for longer portions of the day and delays more travelers than ever before -- in 2003, 51 urban areas experienced more than 20 hours of delay per rush-hour traveler.(2) Informing drivers about their options can contribute to more efficient travel. Unlike most traffic information sources, Traffic for Treo Smartphones gives users both visual and textual information when they want it, on the routes that matter to them and updated as often as every five minutes.
"With commute congestion on the rise, more than ever drivers need quick traffic updates on routes that matter to them, so they can spend less time in their cars and get home to family and friends faster," said Andrew Breen, director for the Data Solutions Group at Palm, Inc. "Now, Treo users can receive traffic updates as they're walking out the door, stopping for gas or at any time that is most convenient. Traffic for Treo Smartphones is one more way customers can take advantage of the wireless capabilities and versatility of Treo smartphones."
Traffic for Treo provides up-to-date traffic data including details on traffic incidents accidents, construction, stalled cars and more. Interactive maps Easily pan a map by tapping the on-screen navigation arrows, or use your five-way navigator button. Zoom in for more detail (up to five levels of zoom are supported).
