This market has seen very rapid growth in recent years, and the expectation of users of navigation devices has also increased. They look for complete, accurate and timely information about traffic conditions.

Traffic information can be delivered to in-car devices by RDS-TMC, 3G, GPRS, or terrestial and satellite digital radio. Delivering high-quality information means that the in-car devices are able to make more intelligent decisions on rerouting, and relay more accurate predictions of journey times.

Because TrafficScience makes use of ITIS’ FVD^® technology, which uses data gathered from cellular networks and GPS-enabled fleets, it can deliver information about the entire road network – not just the major highways on which fixed-sensor technology has been installed. In-car devices and portable PNDs can make use of the ITIS traffic information for dynamic avoidance of congestion.

TrafficScience has been selected by these motor manufacturers to provide traffic information to the navigation devices in their vehicles:

Manufacturers of PNDs who have selected ITIS include:

In addition to delivering traffic information to drivers while they are on the move, ITIS can deliver information to them through other channels, so that, for example, they can prepare for their journey using web applications, or continue parts of their journey on foot or by public transport while receiving traffic updates on their cell phone. Drivers now expect the information they receive to be consistent across these channels, reinforcing the need to provide them with reliable and extensive information, as provided by TrafficScience.

If your organisation is active in the automotive sector, either in manufacture or service delivery, please contact us to investigate how ITIS’ traffic information can be delivered to your customers.