Drivers are spending less time stuck in Austin traffic

AUSTIN (KXAN) — It might not feel like it, but drivers in Austin spent less time in traffic gridlock in 2017, according to a new report compiled by INRIX, a company that specializes in transportation analytics and connected car services. INRIX data actually powers KXAN’s Traffic map. 
The report shows people spent 9 percent less time in peak congestion hours last year compared to 2016. To calculate the 2017 Global Scorecard, INRIX looks at the percentage of time drivers spend in