Method and apparatus for providing an alternative route based on traffic light status

摘要

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.