ADThe figures are similar in parts of the country at the forefront of the U.S. coronavirus outbreak and where people have been under shelter-in-place orders longer. ADTrevor Reed, an Inrix transportation analyst, said Seattle traffic has hovered near 50 percent of typical levels for about two weeks. ADBut plenty of Americans are still on the road, even if they have curtailed their travel. The Washington region’s orders also exempt plumbers, electricians and others needed for home repairs. ADADSome analysts say traffic data can help government officials gauge how Americans respond to stay-at-home orders, which now cover about 90 percent of the country.

Source: Washington Post April 04, 2020 20:05 UTC