Hundreds of millions of people around the world give Google real-time data that it uses to analyze traffic and road conditions. ... read more
Google has not explained this in my knowledge. However, here are the ways I think they get real-time traffic data. read more
With Google Maps, you can see things like: Traffic for your commute; Transit lines in a new city; Bicycle-friendly routes; Satellite imagery; Information about the landscape; Places nearby; Get traffic, transit, bicycling, satellite, or terrain information. On your computer, open Google Maps. In the top left, click the Menu . read more
Google Maps Shows Real-Time Traffic Data Google Maps shows real-time information about traffic for many US cities (like Kansas City, New York). To see this, switch to the map or hybrid mode and click on the new traffic tab. read more