Type of 511 Information Available in Minnesota

• Traffic incidents
• Road conditions
• Current construction and construction by month
• Weather-related road conditions
• Public Transit in Minnesota
• Commercial vehicle permits and restrictions
• Traffic cameras in the Twin Cities Metro Area and many locations in greater Minnesota provide images of traffic and weather conditions.

About the 511 Service

511 helps commuters and travelers access information regarding weather-related road conditions, construction and congestion, via the web or phone – 24/7.

Part of a National Effort:
In July 2000, the FCC designated “511” as the national traveler information phone number. Leading the effort for a seamless and comprehensive service nationwide are:

• U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America)
• American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

Mn/DOT was one of the first state DOT’s to implement the service.

More National 511 Links:

• Resource 511 - Information by and for 511 deployers
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
  • National Traffic and Road Closure Information
  • 511 Information and Links to 511 States

Mn/DOT and State Patrol staff from dispatch centers, the field and the Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) use this system to maintain real-time information about travel conditions throughout the state.

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