How accurate is StreetLight’s vehicle speed data? We compared our metrics to speed data from New York City’s OpenData portal so you can see for yourself.
Editorial TeamJune 26, 2024
Road diets replace driving lanes with alternative features to improve traffic flow. Learn how they can protect drivers, walkers, and cyclists.
Editorial TeamApril 22, 2024
Part street, part road, stroads create risky roadway conditions for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. But why are stroads so dangerous, and how can we fix them? The answer starts with data.
Editorial TeamMarch 29, 2024
Congestion pricing involves the use of tolls or fees to discourage some drivers from using certain roadways. Learn how it works, its benefits and disadvantages, and other options to consider.
Editorial TeamMarch 25, 2024
Solving traffic congestion requires a data-driven, multi-pronged approach. Explore the causes and choose the best course of action with these tips.
Editorial TeamFebruary 20, 2024
The Super Bowl is the most-watched TV event of the year. At Vegas's Allegiant Stadium, it also drove some of the worst traffic congestion of 2024.
Editorial TeamFebruary 14, 2024
In Oakland, CA, 2023 plans for Grand Ave. prioritize traffic flow over road safety, but big data analysis could support alternatives that balance both.
Hunter IrvinSeptember 5, 2023
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour was notable for its impact on transit ridership...but also traffic congestion. Here's what her tour revealed about special events traffic management — and how planners and operators can avoid "Bad Blood."
Editorial TeamAugust 9, 2023
Getting data for congestion management is costly and time-consuming, but StreetLight's new tool helps agencies and consultants view region-wide trends in minutes.
Editorial TeamJuly 26, 2023
Traffic congestion is making a comeback since the pandemic dip, but a 2022 analysis shows it’s not too late to address it while ensuring cities thrive.
Editorial TeamOctober 4, 2022
