And as they drove, it beamed back signals that researchers shaped into a real-time map of traffic speeds. Of course, maps of freeway conditions already exist and are popular. Who doesn't know about SigAlert.com or Google maps? Full Article at Chicago Tribune

UNION CITY Bay Area residents are already spoiled by the ability to call 511.org and find out how many minutes it will take them to get from Hayward to Fremont, or San Rafael to San Jose for that matter. Full Article at Inside Bay Area

The software aggregating the GPS feeds disassociates data stored in the individual’s device and combines it with the general stream of traffic data. Privacy is achieved by keeping the data anonymous and aggregated. Full Article at Tech Shout!

A trial using GPS-equipped mobile units provides a picture of freeway speeds. Now -- how to get the information to motorists. Full Article at Los Angeles Times

The biggest cell phone maker in the world tests out using GPS-enabled phones to monitor traffic. Full Article at CNET

There are countless websites and subscription services that offer real-time traffic information based on accident reports and complicated calculations, but Nokia and UCB took that one step further by getting this data directly from traveling cars. Full Article at Tom's Hardware Guide

Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley and Nokia want to give commuters the ability to navigate through congested highways and obtain road conditions in the palm of their hand. Full Article at NBC 11 San Francisco