/technologies/automotive/b/blog/posts/how-big-data-will-ease-your-commuteGet into a cab and it’s safe to assume the driver knows the ins, outs, shortcuts and potential traffic tie-ups between you and your destination. That kind of knowledge comes from years of experience, and IBM is taking a similar tact that blends real-en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/automotive/b/blog/posts/how-big-data-will-ease-your-commuteSun, 25 Nov 2012 21:07:24 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5825efac-44b8-4f47-91ad-778e52935a3bDAB0<p>As long as people follow directions, there is not reason that standard routing software could not be put to use to regulate traffic.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Think about it.&nbsp; There is little difference between moving vehicles and packets moving through wires.&nbsp; You can adjust volume based upon capacity and you can adjust capacity based upon current road maintenance work.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I suspect you could improve traffic flow by about 50% once everything is in place.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Cool idea.</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=15300&AppID=8&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">