This morning the google maps site added real-time traffic data to their maps. Until now, this was something that was only available using the mobile client (ie. cell phones). I had used it a few times when we were stuck in traffic jams around town just to see what the skinny was up ahead and thought it was awesome. Unfortunately my cell phone makes the experience clunky and a general pain to use.

Google Maps will add a layer that colors the roads in green, yellow, red, or gray. The colors represent how fast the traffic is moving:
* Green: more than 50 miles per hour
* Yellow: 25 – 50 miles per hour
* Red: less than 25 miles per hour
* Gray: no data available

Perfect timing too, because now I can check my route home for lunch to maximize my hour away from work… 😉

Google Traffic!