We’ve all experienced the frustration of being stuck in traffic on a rainy day, inching forward slowly while wishing for a way to escape the congestion. But have you ever wondered about the collective impact of weather-related delays on billions of drivers and vehicles across the country? The Federal Highway Administration of the U.S. Transportation Department (FHWA) has shed light on the significant influence of weather on mobility, revealing staggering statistics that demand attention.
In this post, we will explore the implications of weather on the mobility market and introduce Buluttan as a weather intelligence provider, empowering mobility operations to tackle weather-related challenges.
The FHWA’s Insights on Weather’s Impact
According to the “2021 Urban Mobility Report,” vehicles in the United States traveled an astonishing distance of 1,300 billion miles in 2020. However, the total delay incurred during this trip amounted to a staggering 4.3 billion hours.
The FHWA estimates that weather conditions contribute to 23% of these delays, resulting in nearly 990 million hours of lost time and a substantial cost of $23 billion in the U.S. alone! These figures do not account for the additional environmental damage caused by increased fuel consumption due to congestion and inefficient mobility planning.
Planning for Weather and Reducing Delays
The key to combating weather-related delays and reducing congestion lies in accurate weather forecasting and strategic planning. When mobility companies have access to precise weather information, they can take proactive measures to mitigate the impact of adverse weather conditions.
By incorporating hyper-local weather intelligence provided by Buluttan into their operations, mobility companies can significantly reduce delays, optimize route planning, and minimize fuel wastage caused by unnecessary congestion.
Use Buluttan’s Weather Intelligence to Revolutionize Logistics Operations
Buluttan offers cutting-edge weather intelligence solutions tailored to the unique needs of transportation and logistics. By leveraging advanced weather data analytics and state-of-the-art technology, Buluttan equips mobility companies with hyper-local weather insights, ensuring that they are well-prepared to tackle weather-related challenges.
With our Weather Intelligence Map Layer, agents in the mobility industry will obtain
Weather Updates Before, During and After the Trip
Buluttan’s Weather Intelligence Map Layer, embedded into the vehicle’s navigation system provides real-time updates on changing weather conditions, enabling mobility companies to stay informed and adapt their operations accordingly.
Proactive Planning
Armed with accurate weather forecasts, mobility providers can proactively plan for weather events, implementing contingency measures to maintain smooth operations.
Optimize Route Planning
By integrating Buluttan’s weather intelligence into route planning algorithms, mobility companies can offer more efficient routes to drivers and passengers, minimizing travel time and reducing fuel consumption.
The benefit to our Climate
With fewer delays and congestions caused by weather, there is a positive environmental impact, as fewer vehicles idle on the roads, leading to reduced greenhouse gas emission.
