Articles about Inrix

Inrix data: Seattle-area traffic got 9% worse last year amid rise in return-to-office

As more Seattle-area employees returned to the office last year, the city’s roadways got significantly more clogged with vehicles. Congestion… Read More

Amazon’s full return to the office will further slow Seattle’s already tough commute

Love it or hate it, remote work was good for Seattle’s traffic problem. With Amazon’s announcement this week that it… Read More

These computer science seniors defied tradition to win the first hackathon they ever entered

Once a staple of the startup world, the in-person hackathon was one of the collective habits that fell out of… Read More

Inrix to acquire Portland startup Ride Report, which helps cities manage mobility programs

Transportation software company Inrix acquired Ride Report, a Portland, Ore.-based startup that helps city governments manage shared mobility fleets. Founded… Read More

Transportation data analytics provider INRIX lands $70M from Morgan Stanley

Inrix, a Kirkland, Wash.-based transportation software and data provider, raised $70 million in a credit facility from investment funds managed… Read More

Report: Vehicle trips to downtown Seattle aren’t increasing, despite some return-to-office mandates

Despite return-to-office mandates from some Seattle companies such as Amazon and Redfin, vehicle traffic to downtown has not increased through… Read More

Transportation software company Inrix, which is profitable and nearly went public, raises $10M

Inrix, the Kirkland, Wash.-based transportation software and data provider founded in 2004, has raised $10 million from investors, less than… Read More

Is traffic getting bad again? New report shows increased congestion, but not pre-pandemic levels

On some days, it may feel like traffic is returning to pre-pandemic levels on streets around the Seattle area. But… Read More

2020 traffic scorecard shows how Seattle commute congestion disappeared during COVID lockdowns

Turns out that sitting at home does a lot to keep people from sitting in traffic. INRIX, the Kirkland, Wash.-based… Read More

Seattle traffic congestion is 14th worst in U.S. as average commuter lost 74 hours in 2019

For the first time in years, Seattle saw a bit of improvement when it came to the city’s ranking among… Read More

Coronavirus and the commute: Average speeds increase noticeably as many workers stay home

Average speeds on major roadways in the Seattle region were more than 10 mph faster than normal on Thursday morning,… Read More

Tech Moves: Amazon ad exec departs; PwC Labs hires director; AI2 names entrepreneur-in-residence

— PwC Labs, the multinational firm’s technology innovation group, is growing its team in Seattle. Jill Beck, previously a senior… Read More

Traffic tech company INRIX approaches its 15th birthday, looks to AI to drive its business

Almost 15 years after INRIX was founded, the traffic technology company has emerged as a rare breed. It is a… Read More

Amazon’s new East Coast hubs among the worst US cities for traffic

If all goes according to plan, Amazon employees will be able to choose between the company’s Seattle headquarters two new… Read More

I-5 stretch running through Pacific Northwest is the best route for self-driving trucks, INRIX study finds

When we envision our self-driving future, cars with built-in entertainment systems buzz us to and from work, while flying Ubers… Read More

Working Geek: Bryan Mistele, INRIX CEO and traffic expert, has a surefire way to beat congestion

If your career is focused on transportation and traffic analysis, how are you going to spend your free time? On… Read More

Seattle traffic congestion is ninth worst in U.S.; eight cities in top 10 are vying for Amazon’s HQ2

Too bad it’s against the law now in Washington state to look at your mobile device while you’re behind the… Read More

Inrix lays off a ‘handful of people’ as traffic data provider reorganizes

Inrix has laid off a “handful of people” as the traffic data provider reorganizes its company structure. The layoffs, first… Read More

Americans waste $73 billion per year looking for a parking spot, new INRIX study finds

There are dozens of reasons why driving in Seattle is a pain: The seemingly constant traffic jams, the five-way intersections… Read More

BMW utilizing INRIX real-time parking feature to help drivers find a spot for new 5 Series sedan

When it comes to in-car connectivity and navigation features, getting from point A to point B is nice, but what… Read More

INRIX inks deal with U.S. Federal Highway Administration to supply traffic data

INRIX today announced a deal with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to supply government agencies with its traffic data. Starting… Read More

INRIX adds more content providers to OpenCar platform including NPR, Napster, Yelp and more

The INRIX OpenCar platform is bringing more content providers to the voice-activated dashboards of drivers looking for an ever-connected experience… Read More

Think Seattle has the world’s worst traffic? Not even close, says new study

Seattle commuters might find this difficult to believe, but when it comes to traffic, it could be much worse. In fact,… Read More

INRIX OpenCar integrates Amazon Alexa, opening door for voice-activated traffic alerts, weather reports and more

LAS VEGAS — INRIX is jumping on the Alexa bandwagon. The Kirkland-based transportation analytics company today announced that it will… Read More

Google’s Waze using data from rival INRIX for new ‘where to park’ feature

INRIX, the Kirkland, Wash.-based traffic technology company, is supplying parking data for Waze, the popular navigation app powered by driver input. The… Read More

GeekWork Picks: Amplero machine-learning marketing platform seeks senior software engineer

Amplero is an emerging startup that supports marketers with its machine-learning platform, optimizing customer interaction on an individual level. Amplero is… Read More

There’s a spot! INRIX data helps power new parking tool in app run by shopping mall owner

Searching for a great parking spot at the mall can be a bit of a challenge, especially during busier shopping… Read More

Working Geek: INRIX VP Scott Baker only checks email 3 times a day

Tech workers are in high demand in the Seattle-area, which makes attracting and retaining talent a tall order. But Scott… Read More

GeekWork Picks: INRIX seeks Big Data Software Developer to drive cloud services

Kirkland-based INRIX‘s core mission is to bring the power of analytics to traffic data. The traffic analytics company developed the… Read More

GeekWork Picks: Limitless seeks lead engineer for VR character creation platform

Limitless is seeking a Full-Stack Lead VR Engineer to join the Bellevue-based company and offering unlimited vacation. With a team… Read More