Stuck in Los Angeles rush hour traffic again? Palm says they are now offering a solution to their Treo smartphone users to help them avoid getting into that situation. Today they introduced their new Traffic for Treo Smartphones wireless application.
The Traffic for Treo Smartphones, according to Palm, works on Treo 600 and Treo 650 devices. With traffic data being supplied from travel information systems specialist Metrocommute, interactive maps in the wireless application allow users to see primary, secondary and tertiary roads for specific metro areas to make commute decisions. Features of Traffic for Treo Smartphones include a movable map which can be zoomed in on, blinking traffic alerts and the ability to bookmark a specific location for quicker access.
The metro areas currently being covered include Atlanta, Baltimore/DC, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.
“With commute congestion on the rise, more than ever drivers need quick traffic updates on routes that matter to them, so they can spend less time in their cars and get home to family and friends faster,” said Andrew Breen, director for the Data Solutions Group at Palm, Inc. “Now, Treo users can receive traffic updates as they’re walking out the door, stopping for gas or at any time that is most convenient. Traffic for Treo Smartphones is one more way customers can take advantage of the wireless capabilities and versatility of Treo smartphones.”