Google Maps data is helping ease traffic in one of the most gridlocked cities worldwide

Traffic in most densely populated countries is often mismanaged or reliant on dated infrastructure and poor monitoring systems. Our favorite navigation apps like Google Maps and another Google product, Waze, play a crucial role informing road users about congestion on their route, going as far as suggesting alternatives which save time. However, this system has never been a closed feedback loop that actually improves the flow of traffic. Thailand just took that collective leap, partnering with Google so the tech titan's data can improve the flow of traffic through intersections.