A Map Update at INRIX involves a comprehensive process to ensure that our mapping data remains current and accurate.
It incorporates recent changes in road layouts and new construction to ensure the maps reflect the most current information. It also includes updating traffic patterns based on current conditions and trends to improve routing accuracy and travel time predictions. Overall, the goal is to improve accuracy by updating and enhancing the information in the existing maps to make sure it contains the latest data.
What Did INRIX Accomplish:
- INRIX added over 6 million new miles of roads; that’s like circling the Earth more than 240 times.
- INRIX expanded into 14 new countries, bringing better traffic and routing data to even more parts of the world.
The Benefits of Map Updates:
At INRIX, we prioritize a map-agnostic approach to our processes and tools. The map-agnostic processes and design ensure that customer tools and workflows remain consistent and reusable across different map versions and providers. This reduces the need for custom adjustments with each update, streamlining operations, and minimizing the risk of version-specific errors. INRIX uses a proprietary ID-locking process to help achieve this. Below are some of the benefits of the map updates:
- Improved Accuracy: Regular updates help ensure that the maps reflect the latest road layouts, traffic patterns, and points of interest, reducing the chances of navigation errors.
- Enhanced Traffic Predictions: By incorporating current traffic data, INRIX can provide more accurate travel time estimates and better route suggestions, helping users avoid congestion. A more accurate and up-to-date road network plays a key role in improving traffic prediction. INRIX regularly updates the historical speed dataset known as National Average Speeds (NAS). Enhanced and updated NAS data leads to more reliable traffic forecasts.
- Safety: Our maps reflect new infrastructure like stoplights, lane changes, and signage, helping users make safer decisions.
- User Experience: Whether it’s powering a mobile app or a vehicle dashboard, our updates make sure users always have the latest and most accurate view of the road.
Sources to Help Ensure the Map Updates are Accurate and Comprehensive:
To build and maintain world-class maps, INRIX combines data from hundreds of sources:
- Public and Private Data: Information from hundreds of trusted public and private sources, including traffic reports, road conditions, and construction updates.
- GPS Readings: Billions of anonymized GPS readings collected monthly to enhance the granularity and accuracy of our maps.
- Event Data: Insights from local events, such as school schedules, sporting events, and concerts, which can impact traffic patterns.
Methods Used to Address Accuracy of the Data
INRIX integrates big data by aggregating information from millions of GPS-enabled vehicles, mobile devices, and various public and private sources, providing a comprehensive view of traffic conditions. To help ensure the reliability of this data, INRIX employs advanced algorithms that process and analyze information while filtering out anomalies and maintaining consistency. Validation techniques are also utilized, such as comparing data with roadside sensors and other established traffic measurement tools, to further enhance accuracy. To protect user privacy and uphold data quality, the data is anonymized and scrubbed of any unnecessary details that could compromise integrity. These methods combined help INRIX deliver reliable and precise traffic and navigation information.
Through advanced data integration, innovative algorithms, and global collaboration, INRIX has significantly expanded coverage and improved the quality of the mapping data. From new miles mapped to the addition of new businesses, and landmarks, every update enhances the users’ daily journeys. Learn more about our latest updates and innovations at inrix.com.