avoiding jams with google map

Google Maps now gives direct information about congestion in the streets of Jakarta. This layer can be accessed free of charge in Google Maps in http://maps.google.co.id and the Google Maps for Mobile.

To view the traffic information within Google Maps layer switch ("Traffic"), the icon can be found at the top right of the display Google Maps. Color that covers the roads according to traffic speed relative to road speed limit. Green means traffic moves fast and red or black means the traffic moving slowly or not moving at all.

The same information is available on Google Maps for Mobile, so the rider can make changes instantly if necessary route to avoid traffic. Traffic feature also lets users see forecasts of traffic conditions at different times on certain days, and on other days in the same week based on historical data.

Dr. Elly Sinaga, Director of Urban Transport System (BSTP), Directorate General of Land Transportation, Ministry of Transportation on Wednesday (06/22/2011) says, traffic information within Google Maps is very useful for the citizens of Athens because they now have a tool that will help them plan their trips in the city more efficiently.