Amazon implemented its new return-to-office (RTO) policy that requires employees to return to the office five days a week starting January 2, 2025. While the decision sparked mixed reactions among employees, its most immediate and noticeable effect was on Seattle’s roadways: a significant increase in traffic congestion and travel times. Using INRIX Roadway Analytics, we dove into the impact of Amazon’s RTO to the Seattle roadwork.  Read our latest blog post to learn more: #Congestion #Amazon #BigData #Analytics #Innovation

Another great article about the 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard, this time from @Newsweek . "The data shows a trend with an economic boom that cities and towns have been experiencing since reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic. While the United States traffic levels are still behind 2020, a return to work and new events and businesses have re-energized downtown trips throughout the country." INRIX transportation analyst @BobPishue added, "[Traffic] is kind of a double-edged sword. I like to see people taking trips, to do things that they want to do, to see business conducted, to see electricians going out and fixing buildings and homes. Unfortunately, though, all of that personal activity results in traffic." Read the full article here: #TrafficScorecard #Congestion #DigData #AI #Innovation

In today's transportation industry, data from mobile devices and vehicles has become essential for developing smart mobility solutions and improving road safety. However, with increasing privacy concerns and regulations, transportation professionals face a crucial challenge: how to maintain data utility while protecting individual privacy. In the latest issue of @ITS_Int_News, INRIX Chief Product Officer Ahmed Darrat explains that the industry has moved past "peak GPS" and must now focus on solution outputs rather than raw data inputs. This shift requires a deep understanding of three key areas: data anonymization, quality, and governance. Read Ahmed's byline here: #BigData #Privacy #Innovation #AI #Mobility

This week we launched the 18th edition of the Global Traffic Scorecard, which identified and ranked congestion and commuting trends in nearly 1,000 cities, across 37 countries. 🚨 Join this webinar to learn how transportation trends shifted in 2024, what’s in store for 2025, and how transportation intelligence solutions can help agencies manage change. ✔️ Register here: #TrafficScorecard #Congestion #BigData #AI #Innovation

The average American lost 43 hours to traffic congestion, up one hour from 2023 - equivalent of about a full work week and amounts to $771 in lost time. Overall, congestion cost the U.S. more than four billion hours lost or $74 billion in lost time. Good article from CNBC on the 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard and the impact congestion has on drivers. Read more here: #TrafficScorecard #BigData #Innovation #Congestion #Traffic

In our latest blog post, Bob Pishue dives into the 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard. The annual benchmark - now in it's 18th edition - covers more than 900 urban areas across seven continents. Of the 945 urban areas studied, we found 520 saw increases in traffic delays versus 2023 (268 went negative, 157 saw no change), however, that growth has slowed in many places. For example, between 2022-2023, 74 of the top 100 urban areas saw double-digit traffic delay growth. However, between 2023-24, just 23 urban areas in the top 100 had double-digit growth. Read more in Blog's blog: #TrafficScorecard #BigData #Innovation #Congestion

With the pandemic firmly fixed in the nation’s rearview mirror and an increasing number of employees once again returning to the workplace, it should come as no surprise that traffic jams are plaguing the nation’s largest cities and most frequently traveled corridors. Read Forbes' take on INRIX 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard: #Traffic #BigData #TrafficScorecard #Congestion #Innovation

We’re excited Philadelphia has Road Rules to help the City revolutionize curb and right-of-way (ROW) management. The new cloud-based product enables agency staff to take a data-driven approach to improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve access to local businesses. “Road Rules gives the City more capacity to improve ROW management through data and technology,” said Akshay Malik, Smart Cities Director, City of Philadelphia. #BigData #Innovation #SmartCity #Traffic Read More here:

🚨 JUST RELEASED: INRIX 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard 🚨 INRIX ranks Istanbul as the most congested city in the world, followed closely by New York City and Chicago. Ten U.S. cities made the Top 25 worst congested cities in the world as more employees returned to the office and leisure activity on nights and weekends increased. The 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard identified and ranked congestion and commuting trends in nearly 1,000 cities, across 37 countries. Read the report here: #Traffic #BigData #INRIXinsights #Innovation #TrafficScorecard

Timing (and weather) is everything when hitting the slopes in the Seattle area. Knowing when to go can make all the difference between a perfect ski day and a frustrating slog. Using INRIX Trips, we found the busiest times, days and months to ski in the PNW. Read more in Axios: #BigData #Innovation #Traffic #INRIXinsights #skiing

Join us next week at Transportation Research Board's annual meeting to learn more about how INRIX is helping cities and DOTs make roads safer, more efficient and more sustainable. Stop by Booth #1107 or schedule a meeting: #TRB2025 #Traffic #Safety #Innovation #BigData

With rising congestion, inefficient traffic management, and environmental concerns, urban mobility has become one of the most pressing issues for city leaders. Cities need smarter, data-driven solutions to create safer, more efficient, and more sustainable transportation systems that are equitable to all. We’re inviting innovators, researchers, and city leaders to take part in the INRIX x MetroLab Challenge, an exciting opportunity to harness the power of INRIX’s data and build solutions that can revolutionize the way cities manage their mobility challenges. Learn more about the INRIX x MetroLab Challenge in our latest blog post: #Innovation #BigData #Traffic #Challenge

Whether it's a trip to see family or friends, or a winter getaway, Florida is expected to set a record when it comes to travel over the upcoming holiday period. If you're planning to hit the road, you're not alone. In the state, more than 6.4 million people are forecast to take a road trip, 200,000 more Florida road trippers than last year. Read more in CBSNews: #INRIXinsights #traffic #holiday #BigData

Traveling for the holidays? In partnership with @AAAnews , we analyzed 2024 traffic trends and previous holidays to predict that the worst traffic over the 10-day holiday period will occur on the weekends before Christmas and New Year’s, when travel times could be up to 30% longer nationwide. The best times to hit the road are before lunchtime or after 7 pm. “If schedules allow, leave bright and early or after the evening commute,” advises Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX. Read more in Forbes: #INRIXinsights #Traffic #Technology #BigData #Holiday

The holiday season is upon us, and millions of Americans are gearing up for travel. According to @AAAnews 's end-of-year travel forecast, a record-breaking 119.3 million people will be hitting the roads and skies between December 21 and January 1, narrowly surpassing the 2019 travel numbers. If you're planning a road trip, brace yourself. Nearly 90% of holiday travelers (107 million people) will be driving, and we predict major delays in some large metros. The worst travel day? Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 22. To minimize headaches, consider these strategies: - Travel early in the day, ideally before 11 AM - Avoid peak commuting hours - Be prepared for travel times to be up to 30% longer than usual - Have a flexible schedule if possible #holiday #traffic #smartmobility #technology #BigData #INRIXinsights

In today's blog post, Shashank Saraogi, VP of Engineering, highlights six takeaways from AWS re:Invent 2024. The event’s central message was clear: generative AI is the future, and AWS is leading the charge. Notably, INRIX earned recognition during Garman’s keynote as a pioneer in generative AI, particularly for our work in improving road safety. This acknowledgment underscores the significant impact of our AI-driven initiatives. Read Shashank's article here: #GenAI #Innovation #AWS #BigData #AI

“We’re excited to welcome the City of Charlotte as a new customer. As the City works toward the future of its shared mobility program, INRIX’s Ride Report platform will support the program’s regulatory and analytics needs.” #BigData #Innovation #Technology #Micromobility

As part of @PBOTinfo’s Strengthening Mobility and Resilience in Transportation (SMART) grant project to implement the country’s first regulated zero emission delivery zone, we partnered with @BLineDelivers to deliver the first ever microfreight MDS integration. As part of this effort, we ingest B-Line GPS data in real-time, then convert these points into MDS format, thereby creating a standard way to share trend data on this emerging trend. We call this new product MDS as a Service (MDSaaS). By creating MDSaaS, we allow smaller operators with fewer resources (e.g., taxi companies) and larger enterprises who are trying to focus their technical resources on operations and profitability. Read more in Michael Schwartz's new blog post on MDSaaS and how we can help cities better monitor and manage multimodal trips: #BigData #Innovation #MDS #Micromobility

INRIX Innovation Week gives employees an opportunity to collaborate, brainstorm, and bring their concepts to life. The goal is to foster a culture of innovation, nurture teamwork, and explore the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies, including generative AI. The success of Innovation Week is a testament to the power of hackathons in the generative AI space. At our 2024 event, more than 100 INRIX employees from the US and Europe formed 19 teams to present their ideas. Awards were presented for the most lessons learned, best implementation, most innovative, most commercially viable, and people’s choice submissions. This approach ensures the company not only celebrates the best idea, but also acknowledges the potential in other ideas, strengthening INRIX’s innovation pipeline. Read more about Innovation Week and our AWS partnership that’s been crucial to our work in the rapidly evolving world of generative AI. #BigData #GenAI #Transportation #Hackathon

Travelers are getting ready to hit the roads with a record-breaking Thanksgiving holiday season, and traffic will be worse in some cities. The highest increase in traffic is expected to be in the areas around Boston, LA, New York City, Seattle, and Washington DC. Overall, more than 71 million Americans are expected to travel by car over the Thanksgiving holidays between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2. That’s 1.3 million more drivers than last year, with the busiest days forecast to be on Tuesday and Wednesday. In general, travelers hoping to avoid the worst of the traffic should consider leaving on Thanksgiving Day itself or departing in the mornings on the days leading up to Turkey Day.