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Solutions for Avoiding Traffic?

Posted by Cliff on from the plotting-your-route-to-work dept.

gregwbrooks asks: "Technology lets us wardrive and kludge together interesting uses for the OnStar equipment in our vehicles, but what about the one thing I really need: On-demand, real-time traffic information? These guys have a BREW-based app that downloads real-time traffic maps to your cell phone -- it just rolled out in Chicago and Milwaukee, and apparently is going national soon. What other options are out there for someone who doesn't want to fiddle around with tiny web pages on his phone while driving?"

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  1. Hitech solution to traffic by J05H · · Score: 0, Redundant

    instead of a widget or service for your phone, go and buy the sweetest, newest bicycle you can. On city streets, you will be the fastest thing around. You'll get fresh air, great exercise and vastly more urban mobility than a car. Cargo space sucks, though. 8)

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  2. It's your own fault by driptray · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Translated:

    I'm the sort of person who likes to take up a ridiculously large amount of road space, but the problem is that there are too many other people like me! What should I do?

    Answer: Traffic is not a problem if you don't drive. Ride a bike, walk, or catch public transport. If you live in a place where this is difficult, move somewhere where it isn't.