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511 traffic info a hit for511
San Diego commuters

Usage of 511 continues to climb since its public launch on February 21, 2007, as users obtain up-to-the-minute freeway driving times, transit route and rideshare information, roadside assistance, and much more. After just one week in operation, 511 had received more than 229,000 Web visits and 18,500 telephone calls.

The new service puts a wealth of free, travel-related information at commuters’ fingertips — 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Accessed via telephone (number and voice-activated) or Web (www.511sd.com), 511 consolidates valuable traffic information into a one-stop resource.

511 offers San Diego region a host of benefits:

Up-to-the minute drive times and traffic maps
Access real-time incident reports from Caltrans and pinpoint congestion delays that could affect your commute. With 511, users can get drive times for all major highways in the San Diego region.

Regional transit route and fare information
With 511, transit riders can conveniently connect with the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and North County Transit District (NCTD) for a route that best meets their needs, find out when the next bus will arrive, and learn how much it will cost. 

Roadside assistance – “Mobile Callbox”
With 511, commuters have peace of mind. 511 provides a seamless connection to the San Diego SAFE (Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies) call center for vehicle roadside assistance.

Carpool and vanpool information
For those looking at ways to beat congestion, 511 offers instant access to the SANDAG RideLink program for valuable rideshare information. Joining a carpool or vanpool has never been easier.

Bicycle information
511 customers can get information on bike maps, bike lockers, taking bicycles onto public transit, and other tips on navigating the more than 1,000 miles of bikeways in the region.

Airline arrival and departure information
Get the latest airline arrival and departure information to take the guess work out of air travel.

FasTrak® toll information
Register for the FasTrak program. As the 511 system develops, users will be able to tap into up-to-the-minute toll information for the I-15 Managed Lanes, and compare driving times to the General Purpose Lanes.

Border Crossing Times
Get connected to information on border crossing times at the San Ysidro and Otay Mesa Ports of Entry.

TV Broadcast
A cable TV broadcast will provide local residents and travelers with a television view of the 511 traffic information and will be offered on local public access channels. The system automatically collects and updates traffic conditions, and provides information similar to the 511 Web traffic page. The TV broadcast will provide freeway congestion, construction, and incident information along with streaming videos and snapshots from Caltrans cameras. The 511 TV broadcast will be available in spring 2007.

The state-of-the-art San Diego 511 service stems from a collaborative partnership among SANDAG, Caltrans, MTS, NCTD, and San Diego SAFE.

If you missed the event, check out the videos on the SANDAG Web site.

Project Manager:
Thomas Bruccoleri, Senior Regional Planner
tbr@sandag.org, (619) 699-7381