FDOT: Use Florida 511 For 2017 USRowing Championship Travel

SARASOTA, FL – Later this week, about 1,500 athletes from across the country will head to Sarasota to compete in the 2017 USRowing Youth National Championships.

For people looking to attend the championships at Nathan Benderson Park – or those looking to avoid the crowds – the Florida Department of Transportation recommends travelers to use its Florida 511 Traveler Information System during Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11.

Travelers can use the interactive road map on FL511.com before leaving for real-time traffic information and incident alerts in English or Spanish. Drivers can also view roadway cameras and check travel speeds on roads near the competition venue, including Interstate 75.

The free Florida 511 app, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, features an interactive map showing traffic speeds and incidents on roads around the user’s location.

Rowing fans can register on the website or mobile app for a My Florida 511 personalized services account to create a custom door-to-door route to Nathan Benderson Park or other favorite destinations. Route-specific text and e-mail alerts can include travel speeds, travel time estimates and traffic information.

Additional ways to receive information from Florida 511 include calling 511 toll-free from any phone in the state or following any of the statewide, regional or roadway-specific Twitter feeds, such as @FL511_Southwest and @FL511_I75.

For more information on the Florida 511 Traveler Information System, visit www.FDOT.gov.

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