A traffic report is an element of a radio program that informs the listeners as to the state of roads within the broadcast area. By suppling updates during rush hour, stations provide a public service to their listeners (commuters) so that they can anticipate traffic congestion. Some stations will send up helicopters to fly over high traffic areas and provide live reports while other stations rely on commuters calling in reports via cell phones.

Usually cast as a starting role in radio, several well-known individuals have risen through the ranks as traffic reporters over the years. These include: Gary Powers, Maureen Holloway, Bob Holness, Heidi Hamilton, Donna Fiducia, Dini Petty, Janice Dean, Angie Coiro, Christine Eads, Lynn Bowles, and Jane Dornacker.

See also

• Traffic Message Channel - an automated service operational in Europe.
• Floating Car Data - an embedded traffic measurement system.

Radio programs | Road transport