Real time traffic clip reveals the traffic flow in Johannesburg and Cape Town
Are you complaining about traffic congestion in South Africa – and do we have reason to complain? We have shared in the past a very interesting video on the traffic flow and traffic congestion in both London and Paris. Visit these links:
Those who complain about traffic congestion should perhaps avoid driving in Paris!
We are also pleased to share with the assistance of the Arrive Alive website partner TomTom the same videos of traffic in Cape Town and Johannesburg. We can now have a fascinating look at what congested traffic look likes by way of a movie clip based on a full day of real time traffic provided by TomTom. This is a very powerful illustration at what is meant with “peak traffic.”
It clearly shows the travel patterns when people go to work and return to their homes, and might also give a good indication as to why employees are trying to change their travel patterns by perhaps going to work earlier & leaving earlier – or going to work later and returning to their homes later.
The TomTom manifesto is aimed at reducing traffic on our roads through the innovative use of GPS Navigation.
Real Time Traffic Clip: Cape Town
TomTom CEO Harold Goddijn revealed that if 10 per cent of the TomTom userbase were to use HD traffic, it “would reduce journey times for everyone – five per cent in Europe. And that’s where we want to go. We are on a mission…we are committed to make this work and do our bit for society and our customers.”
Real Time Traffic Clip: Johannesburg
This data is also becoming ever more important to insurers. Vehicle telematics now allows for usage based car insurance where technology is an important component in calculating insurance premiums. With vehicle telematics car insurance premiums are determined by actual performance on the road.
Telematic devices transmit real-time driving data to insurers, who can then gain a more accurate picture of driving behavior and use this to set fairer rates for law-abiding, fuel-conscious drivers who are driving at “safer times”and in “safer areas.”
Also view:
Online Route Planner for South Africa
TomTom Traffic Manifesto and Traffic Congestion
Vehicle and Insurance Telematics and Road Safety
