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Inrix

Transportation data analytics provider INRIX lands $70M from Morgan Stanley

by Taylor Soper on August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 at 1:25 pm

Inrix, a Kirkland, Wash.-based transportation software and data provider, raised $70 million in a credit facility from investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Morgan Stanley Tactical Value.

Report: Vehicle trips to downtown Seattle aren’t increasing, despite some return-to-office mandates

by Kurt Schlosser on July 26, 2023July 27, 2023 at 8:20 am

Despite return-to-office mandates from some Seattle companies such as Amazon and Redfin, vehicle traffic to downtown has not increased through May of this year and falls far short of pre-COVID… Read More

Transportation software company Inrix, which is profitable and nearly went public, raises $10M

by Taylor Soper on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 at 1:18 pm

Inrix, the Kirkland, Wash.-based transportation software and data provider founded in 2004, has raised $10 million from investors, less than a year after the company nearly went public. A spokesperson… Read More

Is traffic getting bad again? New report shows increased congestion, but not pre-pandemic levels

by Kurt Schlosser on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 at 2:30 pm

On some days, it may feel like traffic is returning to pre-pandemic levels on streets around the Seattle area. But the 2021 Global Traffic Scorecard from Kirkland, Wash.-based INRIX shows… Read More

2020 traffic scorecard shows how Seattle commute congestion disappeared during COVID lockdowns

by Kurt Schlosser on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 at 4:58 pm

Turns out that sitting at home does a lot to keep people from sitting in traffic. INRIX, the Kirkland, Wash.-based traffic technology and data company, has released its 2020 Global… Read More

Seattle traffic congestion is 14th worst in U.S. as average commuter lost 74 hours in 2019

by Kurt Schlosser on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020 at 9:34 am

For the first time in years, Seattle saw a bit of improvement when it came to the city’s ranking among most congested placed to drive in the U.S. Seattle dropped… Read More

Coronavirus and the commute: Average speeds increase noticeably as many workers stay home

by Kurt Schlosser on March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 at 12:31 pm

Average speeds on major roadways in the Seattle region were more than 10 mph faster than normal on Thursday morning, the first full workday after Microsoft, Amazon and other major… Read More

Tech Moves: Amazon ad exec departs; PwC Labs hires director; AI2 names entrepreneur-in-residence

by Cara Kuhlman on January 21, 2020January 22, 2020 at 8:05 pm

— PwC Labs, the multinational firm’s technology innovation group, is growing its team in Seattle. Jill Beck, previously a senior technical product manager at Payscale, has joined as director. “I… Read More

Traffic tech company INRIX approaches its 15th birthday, looks to AI to drive its business

by Monica Nickelsburg on June 22, 2019June 24, 2019 at 9:37 am

Almost 15 years after INRIX was founded, the traffic technology company has emerged as a rare breed. It is a profitable, privately-held company that largely stopped fundraising when it became… Read More

Amazon’s new East Coast hubs among the worst US cities for traffic

by Monica Nickelsburg on February 11, 2019February 12, 2019 at 9:39 am

If all goes according to plan, Amazon employees will be able to choose between the company’s Seattle headquarters two new homes: New York City and a Northern Virginia suburb of… Read More

I-5 stretch running through Pacific Northwest is the best route for self-driving trucks, INRIX study finds

by Monica Nickelsburg on September 17, 2018September 17, 2018 at 3:35 pm

When we envision our self-driving future, cars with built-in entertainment systems buzz us to and from work, while flying Ubers drop off passengers nearby. But the reality of the first… Read More

Working Geek: Bryan Mistele, INRIX CEO and traffic expert, has a surefire way to beat congestion

by Lisa Stiffler on February 15, 2018February 15, 2018 at 12:58 pm

If your career is focused on transportation and traffic analysis, how are you going to spend your free time? On a boat, of course! When he’s off the clock, Bryan… Read More

Seattle traffic

Seattle traffic congestion is ninth worst in U.S.; eight cities in top 10 are vying for Amazon’s HQ2

by Kurt Schlosser on February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 at 9:59 am

Too bad it’s against the law now in Washington state to look at your mobile device while you’re behind the wheel, otherwise you could read, again, about how bad traffic… Read More

Inrix lays off a ‘handful of people’ as traffic data provider reorganizes

by Taylor Soper on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 at 2:31 pm

Inrix has laid off a “handful of people” as the traffic data provider reorganizes its company structure. The layoffs, first reported by The Seattle Times, are the first in Inrix’s… Read More

Americans waste $73 billion per year looking for a parking spot, new INRIX study finds

by Clare McGrane on July 12, 2017July 12, 2017 at 10:28 am

There are dozens of reasons why driving in Seattle is a pain: The seemingly constant traffic jams, the five-way intersections that defy common sense and, of course, parking. A new… Read More

INRIX BMW

BMW utilizing INRIX real-time parking feature to help drivers find a spot for new 5 Series sedan

by Kurt Schlosser on July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 at 10:38 am

When it comes to in-car connectivity and navigation features, getting from point A to point B is nice, but what drivers really want is the ability to know in real… Read More

INRIX inks deal with U.S. Federal Highway Administration to supply traffic data

by Taylor Soper on June 5, 2017June 5, 2017 at 9:34 am

INRIX today announced a deal with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to supply government agencies with its traffic data. Starting in July, the Kirkland, Wash.-based company will provide the standard data… Read More

INRIX OpenCar

INRIX adds more content providers to OpenCar platform including NPR, Napster, Yelp and more

by Kurt Schlosser on March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 at 10:16 am

The INRIX OpenCar platform is bringing more content providers to the voice-activated dashboards of drivers looking for an ever-connected experience inside their vehicles. Kirkland, Wash.-based INRIX announced this week that… Read More

Think Seattle has the world’s worst traffic? Not even close, says new study

by Monica Nickelsburg on February 20, 2017February 20, 2017 at 9:44 am

Seattle commuters might find this difficult to believe, but when it comes to traffic, it could be much worse. In fact, there are 22 cities worldwide where drivers spend more time… Read More

INRIX OpenCar integrates Amazon Alexa, opening door for voice-activated traffic alerts, weather reports and more

by John Cook on January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 at 9:12 pm

LAS VEGAS — INRIX is jumping on the Alexa bandwagon. The Kirkland-based transportation analytics company today announced that it will begin integrating Amazon’s Alexa voice activated assistant into its OpenCar… Read More

Google’s Waze using data from rival INRIX for new ‘where to park’ feature

by Monica Nickelsburg on September 19, 2016September 19, 2016 at 8:15 am

INRIX, the Kirkland, Wash.-based traffic technology company, is supplying parking data for Waze, the popular navigation app powered by driver input. The partnership was announced this morning. INRIX’s data on nearby parking… Read More

GeekWork Picks: Amplero machine-learning marketing platform seeks senior software engineer

by Clare McGrane on July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 at 3:29 pm

Amplero is an emerging startup that supports marketers with its machine-learning platform, optimizing customer interaction on an individual level. Amplero is seeking a senior software engineer to create user interfaces, providing configuration… Read More

parking lot

There’s a spot! INRIX data helps power new parking tool in app run by shopping mall owner

by Kurt Schlosser on July 20, 2016July 20, 2016 at 11:59 am

Searching for a great parking spot at the mall can be a bit of a challenge, especially during busier shopping seasons. Now a new tool using technology from Kirkland, Wash.-based… Read More

Working Geek: INRIX VP Scott Baker only checks email 3 times a day

by Monica Nickelsburg on July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 at 3:37 pm

Tech workers are in high demand in the Seattle-area, which makes attracting and retaining talent a tall order. But Scott Baker, INRIX’s VP of Human Resources, is up to the… Read More

GeekWork Picks: INRIX seeks Big Data Software Developer to drive cloud services

by Cara Kuhlman on June 9, 2016June 9, 2016 at 10:28 am

Kirkland-based INRIX‘s core mission is to bring the power of analytics to traffic data. The traffic analytics company developed the “Autotelligent” platform and recently acquired OpenCar as it competes in the… Read More

GeekWork Picks: Limitless seeks lead engineer for VR character creation platform

by Cara Kuhlman on May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 at 3:10 pm

Limitless is seeking a Full-Stack Lead VR Engineer to join the Bellevue-based company and offering unlimited vacation. With a team that includes former Pixar and Bungie employees,  Limitless debuted its… Read More

Photos

New CEO of BMW car-sharing service details company’s ambitious ‘on-demand mobility’ plans

by Taylor Soper on May 9, 2016May 9, 2016 at 5:01 pm

Steve Banfield was perfectly happy with his job and colleagues at INRIX, heading up the marketing team at the Kirkland-based traffic data analytics company he joined more than one year ago. But when a BMW… Read More

Seattle SR 99

As Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct closes, local tech companies want to keep drivers moving with apps and more

by Kurt Schlosser on April 29, 2016April 29, 2016 at 12:57 pm

Shortly before 8 a.m. on Friday, Seattle radio station KEXP played Jimi Hendrix’s “Crosstown Traffic” in a knowing nod to listeners facing day 1 of “carmageddon.” The planned 2-week closure of… Read More

GeekWork Picks: Sales automation startup Outreach seeks architect for Microsoft integration

by Cara Kuhlman on April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 at 9:55 am

Outreach, the Seattle-based sales automation startup, is seeking a .Net Integration Architect to help build out the platform’s integration products, specifically for Microsoft technologies. In October 2015, the company completed… Read More

GeekWork Picks: Inrix seeks a Front End Web Developer as traffic analytics company drives forward

by Cara Kuhlman on April 7, 2016April 13, 2016 at 12:55 pm

INRIX is expanding it’s focus on connected cars and utilizing data for traffic insights. The company recently acquired the automotive software and services provider OpenCar and released intelligent updates to the… Read More

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