Smartphone traffic apps to pass traffic

Smartphone Traffic Apps

Whether you live in Greensville, Spartanburg – or Easley – you are not immune to the traffic congestion that seems to plague our roads today.   Being able to keep up with rapidly changing traffic situations can allow you to stay a jump ahead of problems that occur on the road to and from work.  Web and mobile phone developers have recognized this and developed some applications that can provide real-time traffic reports to motorists.  Most smartphones these days come with some kind of mapping application and some include additional information on traffic conditions.   If you are looking for a bit more, consider these free apps:

Waze.com - Waze – FREE

This app utilizes real-time reports from drivers to provide up to the minute information on traffic, construction, and speed traps, among other information. It can alert you to developing events that occur on your itinerary and provide alternative routes.   The drawback is that people have to use it and report in order to get maximum benefit.  But many consider this to be the best approach to dealing with real-time traffic situations.

Sigalert.com – Live Traffic Reports - FREE

Sigalert updates their maps continuously with state highway patrol data and traffic sensors. It includes information on accident, construction, and other traffic conditions.  This is a user-friendly app. I like the fact that maps are zoomable and it can show you current traffic speeds.   This app is not available in all metro areas, but it does support Greenville, Columbia, and Charleston, and new areas are being added all the time.  This is my favorite app.

These applications all provide valuable traffic data to the commuter.  Of course drivers must utilize any smartphone app with extreme caution while driving.   In fact, you should use these apps only where you can do so safely, without endangering yourself or others around you.   Good luck!