Seeing Current Traffic In Google Maps - Blackberry Bold 9700 Manual

CHAPTER 31: Traveling: Maps and More
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Figure 30-1. Using Layers in Google Maps.
The Wikipedia entries (in Figure 31-2) show that the Granada Bridge is near him, so we
click it. We can now find more details and even see a picture of the Bridge.
Figure 31-2. Viewing the stree view of a Wikipedia entry using Layers.

Seeing Current Traffic in Google Maps

Another useful thing you can do in major metropolitan areas or on major highways (this
does not work everywhere) is to view current traffic with Google Maps. First, map the
location you want to view traffic.
Press the Menu key and select Show Traffic to display the traffic as shown in
Figure 31-3.
No Traffic
No Traffic
Figure 31-3. Using the Show Traffic feature of Google Maps.
With Traffic
With Traffic
"Show Traffic"
Green: > 50 mph
Green: > 50 mph
Yellow: 25-50 mph
Yellow: 25-50 mph
Red: < 25 mph
Red: < 25 mph
Gray: No data.
Gray: No data.