Minnesota DOT To Test Travel Time System 9/21/04 - The Minnesota DOT will begin testing a new system the week of September 27, 2004, that shows travel times on freeway changeable message signs (CMS) during the rush hour.

North Carolina Launches 511 Travel Information Service 8/25/04 - A FHWA news release announces that North Carolina drivers now will be able to get up-to-the minute information about local road and traffic conditions by calling 511.

AMBER Plan Implementation Assistance Program; Request for Applications 6/15/04 - Notice published in the Federal Register announcing the availability to States of funding to implement motorist information services related to issuing child abduction, or AMBER, alerts.

511 Traffic Information Moves Into Fast Lane 3/24/04 - San Francisco Bay Area is the first to offer point-to-point, real-time driving times over 511.

Iowa’s 511 Travel Information Service Sets More New Records In February 3/15/04 - Following two months of record level call volumes, Iowa’s 511 travel information service set more new records in February.

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Information to the Traveler

Featured State: Arizona

Arizona is conducting the 511 Model Deployment project, and is a leader in adopting the advanced traveler information systems standards for messages and exchanging data.

Each month, we will feature a state that gives the Traveler Information for all sorts of travel on our surface transportation network. If you have a question about the state or would like information on another state, please see the National Traffic & Road Closure Information website or send an email to Bob Rupert.