NDOT launches revamped 511 Nevada Travel Info system

On Oct. 13, the Nevada Division of Transportation launched an enhanced 511
NV Journey Data system to supply improved Nevada freeway info.

First launched in 2007, the 511 Nevada Journey Data service will proceed to permit motorists to dial 511 tollfree or log onto nvroads.com any time for up-to-the-minute state highway situations, on-line site visitors cameras, roadway climate info, scheduled occasion highway closures, freeway building updates and extra.

The Nevada 511 app may also be downloaded by way of the Apple or Google retailer.
Upgrades as a part of the improved system embody:
• Upgraded route planner permits customers to simply sort in a beginning and finish location to see situations and incidents on the drive forward
• Enhanced base map layer presents improved navigation
• New user-friendly cellular app, obtainable below identify of Nevada 511, contains drive mode which, for security, limits using the app to audio alerts whereas driving
• Devoted trucker mode highlighting truck-specific info, similar to truck parking
• As a cloud-based platform, the brand new system will supply extra capability to deal with larger name and log-in volumes, significantly throughout climate and different excessive usages
• Improved “My 511” route planner permits customers to create free, custom-made routes and e-mail or push notification alerts for his or her most frequently-traveled routes, in addition to set most well-liked map and site visitors digital camera views. To enroll, customers merely log onto nvroads.com, choose the “Signal Up” hyperlink, and
register to obtain custom-made reviews for state roads of their alternative. The alerts are free. Customers at the moment receiving alerts by the prevailing 511 system might want to log onto nvroads.com to join alerts by the brand new system.

“There have been greater than 13 million visits for up to date freeway situations and data in simply the previous 9 years,” NDOT Director Kristina Swallow defined. “Now, the upgraded system’s simpler navigation and enhanced options will assist make journey planning even smoother for the various who depend on the 511 system to plan their Nevada freeway journey.”

With Nevada legislation prohibiting using handheld gadgets whereas behind the wheel, NDOT reminds motorists to dial or go browsing earlier than driving.