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Winter Weather Creates Traffic Snarls for Some, Smooth Sailing for Others - TrafficGauge Can Help Commuters Steer Clear of Highway Headaches
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 30 PRNewswire — PROBLEM: In America's most congested cities, even a fender bender can back up traffic for miles. Already this winter, weather-related closures have stranded drivers for hours and even days as was the case in Southern California last week. Those stuck behind the closure went nowhere, while commuters at the other end of the problem enjoyed significantly shorter commutes. CITIES: Commuters in the following cities can check traffic conditions anytime, anywhere: Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Louisville, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Orange County/Inland Empire, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, Seattle, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the San Fernando Valley. COMMUTER: o TrafficGauge for Cell - easy-to-use color traffic maps for your cell phone o TrafficGauge for PC - easy-to-use, always up to date, color traffic maps for your PC o TrafficGauge Handheld - the ultimate real-time traffic monitoring device for in-vehicle use HOW: TrafficGauge services receive traffic flow data via DOT wire loop sensors to measure traffic speeds, which it supplements with traffic information from private companies that provide similar data. TrafficGauge processes traffic flow data from these sources, dynamically selecting the best available data. Traffic data is then delivered over a wireless network to the subscription-based TrafficGauge handheld device (available in Seattle, Los Angeles/Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago) as well as through its free services for cell phones, and over the internet to computer desktops in these and 18 cities. BENEFITS: Pinpoints traffic slowdowns — to pick a quicker route o Shows current freeway traffic conditions — updated every minute o Uses best available traffic data with frequent updates o Displays a fixed, \"at-a-glance\" map — no scrolling VISUALS/ o Interview (via telephone) Ryan Peterson, Founder and CEO: How INTERVIEW: to maximize use of available and free traffic information; commuting behavior, and intelligent transportation systems. o TrafficGauge screen displaying freeway system grid with up-to-the-minute traffic flow on hand-held devices, PC, and/or cell phone. Hand-held devices available for demo in Seattle, Los Angeles/Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago. COMPANY: The idea behind TrafficGauge was born during an especially long and aggravating commute by the company's Founder and CEO, Ryan Peterson. TrafficGauge Inc., founded in 1999, is committed to saving wasted time and unnecessary stress on the road by delivering real-time traffic information where it's needed most — in the car. The privately-held corporation is headquartered in Seattle. TrafficGauge holds U.S. Patent #6,728,628 and #7,069,143. For more information visit http://www.trafficgauge.com.
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