Microsoft Introduces Tool for Avoiding Traffic Jams

Interesting article yesterday about a new tool developed by Microsoft to avoid traffic jams. Supposedly the tool is available on Microsoft's Live.com site. Apparently 72 cities are included. I notice that the site shows traffic info for Sacramento. From the article, it sounds like the tool will analyze your route, and suggest detours that will get you to your destination fastest. This sounds nice, but sometimes I find that my happiness is not necessarily maximized by getting there faster. As the First Rule says, it is better to go. Sometimes it is better to go -- even out of my way -- rather than sit at stop lights. It makes me happier to be moving. I'll be checking out this tool nonetheless.