Abstract: An approach is provided for determining an alternative route based on status information of a traffic signal and/or attributes associated with a road segment. The approach involves determining status information for the at least one traffic signal based, at least in part, on a determination that at least one vehicle is within at least one distance threshold. The approach also involves causing, at least in part, a calculation of at least one alternative route based, at least in part, on the status information for the at least one traffic signal, one or more attributes associated with at least one road segment, or a combination thereof. The approach further involves causing, at least in part, a comparison of estimated time of arrival by the use of the at least one alternative route, at least one original route, or a combination thereof to determine at least one recommended route.

Abstract: Events may have associated accessories that facilitate participation and/or completion of an event. The accessories may be associated with respective events. A particular event may be detected which may trigger the identification and location of accessories associated with the particular event. The locations of associated items may then be provided.

Abstract: An approach is provided for determining an alternative route based on status information of a traffic signal and/or attributes associated with a road segment. The approach involves determining status information for the at least one traffic signal based, at least in part, on a determination that at least one vehicle is within at least one distance threshold. The approach also involves causing, at least in part, a calculation of at least one alternative route based, at least in part, on the status information for the at least one traffic signal, one or more attributes associated with at least one road segment, or a combination thereof. The approach further involves causing, at least in part, a comparison of estimated time of arrival by the use of the at least one alternative route, at least one original route, or a combination thereof to determine at least one recommended route.

Abstract: A method, computer program, and apparatus are provided for generating summaries of changes in a geographic database used by mapping, navigation, and similar applications. The summaries may be included in an automated release report. Changes such as new roads, and any other changed data in the geographic database may impact various client systems. Administrators of client systems may review the automated release reports and summaries therein to easily determine what changes have been made in a new version of the database. Depending on the client, various levels of granularity and varying data may be included in the summaries and report.

Abstract: Events may have associated accessories that facilitate participation and/or completion of an event. The accessories may be associated with respective events. A particular event may be detected which may trigger the identification and location of accessories associated with the particular event. The locations of associated items may then be provided.