Google Maps Has a New Approach to End Traffic Jams (hopefully once and for all) We have all been stuck in traffic and thought, "Google Maps does a great job showing me traffic, but isn't there a better solution?" Well, it looks like Google Maps is on it. And they are flipping the script on how we deal with traffic. Understanding 'Ghost Traffic' The term 'Ghost Traffic' might sound strange and new, but it is being used to refer to a common scenario: traffic comes to a sudden stop not because of an accident or roadwork, but due to a driver braking abruptly—perhaps in reaction to a billboard or a pothole. This causes a chain reaction, leaving drivers puzzled about the cause of the slowdown. Google has delved into this phenomenon, seeking ways to smooth out these sudden stops that lead to unnecessary congestion. Google's approach to solve this There's certainly going to be a lot of great tech and algorithms to solve for this but a good way to underst