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November 27, 2008

Pa. to provide travel information

The Associated Press

HARRISBURG – Starting next summer, motorists across Pennsylvania will have access to additional statewide travel information.

With nearly 294 million miles traveled on Pennsylvania roads each day, reliable traveler information is crucial to help motorists avoid travel delays and increase their overall mobility, said PennDOT Secretary Allen. D. Biehler.

By next summer, 511 Pennsylvania will provide free traveler information services such as travel delays, road and weather conditions and regional tourism information that will be accessible via the Internet and phone. Users will be able to register for travel alerts provided through e-mail and text messaging.

The 511 system will provide transit and air travel information in metropolitan areas around the state. PennDOT plans to expand services in the future.

The Federal Communications Commission designated 511 as the nationwide three-digit telephone number for traveler information; 33 states have 511 services.

Telvent Farradyne was recently selected as the contractor to lead the development and execution of Pennsylvania’s 511 system.

PennDOT encourages travelers to access current traveler information at www.dot.state.pa.us or to call 1-888-783-6783 for in-state callers; out-of-state callers should dial 717-783-5186.

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