Sidmouth traffic flow map

Here's a handy way to see how traffic is 'flowing' - although 'fast' is not necessarily a good thing in a built-up area:

Google Maps 

You can also look for 'bicycle-friendly' routes...

View traffic, satellite, terrain, biking, and transit

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

COMPUTER ANDROIDIPHONE & IPAD

Get traffic, transit, bicycling, satellite, or terrain information

1. On your computer, open Google Maps.
2. In the top left, click the Menu .
3. Select Traffic, Transit, Bicycling, or Terrain.
4. At the bottom, you'll see more info.
5. To turn off a view, click it again.

View traffic, satellite, terrain, biking, and transit - Computer - Google Maps Help
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