Real-time communication for motorists using ad hoc network

Traffic congestion on major roadways costs our nation billions of dollars in lost earnings, wasted fuel consumption, injury and loss of human life. Providing motorists with real time roadway conditions is essential to mitigating traffic congestion. We propose a novel real-time messaging system that can be used to communicate imminent traffic conditions to motorists. Having such information can allow motorists to alter their routes or increase awareness of potential hazardous or changing driving conditions. Our system uses ad-hoc wireless networking and personal data assistance devices.