Receive Traffic Updates for Memorial Day Travel

Florida travelers can expect a lot of traffic this Memorial Day weekend according to AAA. The travel agency has named Orlando as the top summer vacation destination for 2012 and identified I-95 as one of the top 10 most traveled highways between Florida and Georgia for summer travel.

Avoid traffic and enjoy the holiday weekend by checking the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) 511 Traveler Information System before heading out.

The Florida 511 system is updated with information on crashes, congestion,
construction and more on all of Florida's interstates and toll roads.

Travelers can call 511, visit FL511.com, download the 511 app on iTunes or
follow 511 on Twitter. For custom travel alerts, register for My Florida 511
personalized services on FL511.com. Users can register their vacation routes
online to hear information on that route first when calling 511. Travelers can
also register to receive traffic alerts via phone call, text message or email.

"By checking 511, you can know about road conditions before you travel," said
Gene Glotzbach, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Engineer
Administrator, FDOT.  

"Knowing about road conditions before getting on the road helps you make wise travel decisions whether it's changing your route or even your departure time."

FDOT reminds all travelers to check 511 before traveling, have a passenger
check 511 or pull over to avoid distracted driving.

Check out the Florida 511 Twitter feeds for traffic updates:

• FL511 Statewide
• FL511 Northeast
• FL511 Panhandle
• FL511 Central Florida
• FL511 Tampa Bay
• FL511 Southeast
• FL511 Southwest
• FL511 I-4
• FL511 I-10
• FL511 I-75
• FL511 I-95
• FL511 Florida's Turnpike

Safety Tips

• Call 511 before driving, at a rest area or have a passenger call to avoid talking while driving
• Customize your trip at FL511.com before leaving to minimize time spent on the phone
• Always wear a safety belt
• Don't drink and drive

Florida 511 Features

• Traffic information on all interstate highways, toll roads and many other metropolitan roadways
• Commuter travel times and reports on crashes, congestion and construction
• Public transit, airport and seaport information
• AMBER, Silver and LEO Alerts (Silver Alerts notify the public when law enforcement agencies are searching for missing adults or citizens with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Alerts notify the public when law enforcement officers are searching for an offender(s) who has seriously injured or killed a law enforcement officer.)
• FL511.com provides travel information, traffic camera views and free personalized services, including customized travel routes and e-mail, text and phone call alerts
• Voice-activated and touch-tone navigation available
• The 511 phone call and FL511.com website are available in English and Spanish

Thanks to FDOT for sharing this information with us.