Prius Nav: Too bad it doesn't do this . . .

Sufferin' Prius Envy · 03-22-2007, 04:42 PM

While playing with Google Maps, I noticed a new feature (at least new to me / don't know how long it has been there.

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This is a freakin' Godsend to those who live in, near, or plan to drive in the covered areas.

GOOGLE TRAFFIC

I checked its accuracy against traffic cameras - every one matched the conditions shown.

I will be checking this page every time I need to drive on the freeways.

aaf709 · 03-22-2007, 05:00 PM

That's pretty nifty. Thanks for sharing.

There are some portable NAV systems that do that. You have to subscribe to Sirius or XM and pay an extra fee for it.

I'll have to bookmark this and check it for my commute.

Vagabond · 03-22-2007, 05:05 PM

Download google maps for your phone and you can view the same data on the phone's screen.

**Tideland Prius** · 03-22-2007, 05:30 PM

Double checked the Seattle area with my TomTom ONE Traffic. They seem to match up well. Google Traffic tells you how bad the traffic is by colour coding. On my TomTom, it says there's an accident at Hwy 99/Hwy 509 junction, there's construction on Hwy 599 southbound near S 116th Way, lane closure (it says Slip Road Restrictions..so I can only assume it's the HOV lane) on I-90 to 405. The other traffic areas are just medium traffic volume except in the Battery Street Tunnel.

Someone in Seattle can tell me if that's true lol.

If so, Google Traffic works!

Atreides · 03-22-2007, 05:56 PM

I just downloaded it to my Blackberry Pearl (8100). It's pretty decent.

qbee42 · 03-22-2007, 10:30 PM

Maybe they will put something like that in service up where we live. It could show deer on the road, and the occasional flock of turkeys, especially when they have almost finished crossing the road and the last one sees you and turns around, and the rest cross back. It's like a shooting gallery.

Tom

rik · 03-23-2007, 09:49 AM

or just use http://www.traffic.com

Register (for free) on the site, and when you call from your mobile phone it will tell you the traffic for your drive home. Fast and easy.

Incidentally, if you have an internet-enabled phone, my favorite mobile app is http://wls.live.com
You can check traffic, and also find "points of interest" near where you are. The other day I was looking for ice cream for my kids after a game and I just punched it in and bingo.

Another one is 1-800-555-tell.

SW03ES · 03-26-2007, 12:18 AM

I've decided to trade in the Lexus on a new LS460 in September, they have XMNavTraffic which does precisely this on the fly. Very cool.

jgills240 · 03-26-2007, 12:44 AM

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That's pretty nifty. Thanks for sharing.

There are some portable NAV systems that do that. You have to subscribe to Sirius or XM and pay an extra fee for it.

I'll have to bookmark this and check it for my commute.
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NOTE: Also for the san diego / LA area there is www.sigalert.com which has even more detail.

NoMoShocks · 03-26-2007, 01:11 AM

The higher end Garmin NAV such as Nuvi 360 has an optional Traffic Antenna that will get the information from HD FM Radio, so that you don't need to subscribe to Sirious or XM to get the traffics integrated into a NAV system.

THe Traffic Button on the Prius Radio dosen't seem to do anything too useful as far as I can see. Just identifies stations that claim to give minimum of at least one traffic report per month I think.

03-22-2007, 05:30 PM	#4
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,909 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 11	Double checked the Seattle area with my TomTom ONE Traffic. They seem to match up well. Google Traffic tells you how bad the traffic is by colour coding. On my TomTom, it says there's an accident at Hwy 99/Hwy 509 junction, there's construction on Hwy 599 southbound near S 116th Way, lane closure (it says Slip Road Restrictions..so I can only assume it's the HOV lane) on I-90 to 405. The other traffic areas are just medium traffic volume except in the Battery Street Tunnel. Someone in Seattle can tell me if that's true lol. If so, Google Traffic works! __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package as of 25th Oct 2004 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, OEM All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Interior Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Integration Kit, LED licence plate lights, Phillips Vision Plus 2008 smart fortwo passion coupé as of 28th Apr 2008 Foglights, dash pods, leather seats, OEM rubber mats, BRABUS alum. handbrake, LED licence plate lights & dome lamp

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03-22-2007, 04:42 PM	#1
Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,012 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Package: N/A Nominated 15 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 0	While playing with Google Maps, I noticed a new feature (at least new to me / don't know how long it has been there. ) This is a freakin' Godsend to those who live in, near, or plan to drive in the covered areas. GOOGLE TRAFFIC I checked its accuracy against traffic cameras - every one matched the conditions shown. I will be checking this page every time I need to drive on the freeways.

03-22-2007, 05:00 PM	#2
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,838 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	That's pretty nifty. Thanks for sharing. There are some portable NAV systems that do that. You have to subscribe to Sirius or XM and pay an extra fee for it. I'll have to bookmark this and check it for my commute.

03-22-2007, 05:05 PM	#3
Vagabond Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: DICE Headquarters :o Posts: 1,196 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Download google maps for your phone and you can view the same data on the phone's screen.

03-22-2007, 05:56 PM	#5
Atreides Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 17 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just downloaded it to my Blackberry Pearl (8100). It's pretty decent.

03-22-2007, 10:30 PM	#6
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 5,643 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 6	Maybe they will put something like that in service up where we live. It could show deer on the road, and the occasional flock of turkeys, especially when they have almost finished crossing the road and the last one sees you and turns around, and the rest cross back. It's like a shooting gallery. Tom

03-23-2007, 09:49 AM	#7
rik Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	or just use http://www.traffic.com Register (for free) on the site, and when you call from your mobile phone it will tell you the traffic for your drive home. Fast and easy. Incidentally, if you have an internet-enabled phone, my favorite mobile app is http://wls.live.com You can check traffic, and also find "points of interest" near where you are. The other day I was looking for ice cream for my kids after a game and I just punched it in and bingo. Another one is 1-800-555-tell.

03-26-2007, 12:18 AM	#8
SW03ES Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 1,114 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've decided to trade in the Lexus on a new LS460 in September, they have XMNavTraffic which does precisely this on the fly. Very cool.

03-26-2007, 01:11 AM	#10
NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camas, WA Posts: 1,024 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The higher end Garmin NAV such as Nuvi 360 has an optional Traffic Antenna that will get the information from HD FM Radio, so that you don't need to subscribe to Sirious or XM to get the traffics integrated into a NAV system. THe Traffic Button on the Prius Radio dosen't seem to do anything too useful as far as I can see. Just identifies stations that claim to give minimum of at least one traffic report per month I think.