Looks like Yahoo! Maps now includes traffic data, so why not create a shortcut for traffic maps from your MSN Toolbar.

In the search field, type: @traffic, http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?csz=$w&trf=1

Now you can type:

• traffic redmond
• traffic 98052
• traffic seattle, wa
• etc

Any you'll get a neat traffic map:

Related...

http://www.furrygoat.com/2004/12/traffic_maps_fr.html