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The Internet is a convenient platform to distribute real time traffic information. Thus, we propose a web-based visualization of the current and future traffic load of the entire autobahn network of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, that focuses on the value to the end user. The usage statistic shows that there is a need for such an information system. This complex traffic information system, ca...

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