Handle Traffic Like a Pro This Football Season with Florida 511
Download the 511 Mobile App, Visit FL511.com, Call 511 or Follow #FL511 on Twitter
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TALLAHASSEE – Safety isn’t just a position on the football field, it’s the most important thing on the road, too. That’s why the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is encouraging Florida residents and visitors to check its 511 Traveler Information System before and after NFL home games to stay up-to-date on congestion, closures, crashes, construction and more.
Fans can check the Florida 511 website and mobile app for the fastest and safest route to their team’s stadium, and get real-time conditions and travel times along that route. Area residents can use 511 to find the best way to avoid game-day traffic.
“Fans follow their teams. Plan ahead. Check 511,” said Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Steven Montiero. “The closer you get to the sporting event, the more congested it can be. Traffic patterns will always change. Be prepared for that, and remember, travel safely.”
The home opener for the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field is Sunday, Sept. 11. Motorists can use 511 to check roadway conditions on I-95 and I-10. The Jaguars schedule also includes another home game this month, Sunday, September 25. For a complete schedule, visit jaguars.com.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers home opener is Sunday, September 25. Fans can use 511 to check roadway conditions on I-75, I-275 and I-4 on their way to Raymond James Stadium. For a complete Bucs season schedule, visit buccaneers.com.
The Miami Dolphins kick off their home campaign on Sunday, September 25. Motorists should use 511 to check roadway conditions on I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike. The Dolphins entire 2016-2017 schedule is available at miamidolphins.com.
Use Florida’s 511 Traveler Information System before heading to the game, or when traveling through the area.
There are five convenient ways for all motorists to receive traffic updates:
- Download the free Florida 511 mobile app available on Google Play or Apple App Store.
- Visit FL511.com for interactive roadway maps showing traffic congestion and crashes, travel times and traffic camera views.
- Call 511 toll-free for updates in English and Spanish.
- Sign up for a “My Florida 511” account at FL511.com to create custom routes and register for email, text or phone alerts.
- Follow one or more of the 13 statewide, regional or roadway-specific Twitter feeds (#FL511), including @FL511_Northeast, @FL511_Central, @FL511_I95 and @FL511_I4.
Safety Tips
- Check 511 before driving or have a passenger check to avoid using a phone while driving.
- Leave yourself ample time to reach your destination to avoid feeling rushed.
- Take regular breaks and rotate drivers during long trips to avoid driving while fatigued.
- Always wear a safety belt.
- Don’t drink and drive.
Florida 511 Features
- Public transit, airport and seaport information.
- AMBER, Silver and LEO Alerts. America’s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response (AMBER) Alerts notify the public of the most serious child-abduction cases. Silver Alerts notify the public when law enforcement agencies are searching for missing adults or citizens with cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Alerts notify the public when law enforcement officers are searching for an offender(s) who has seriously injured or killed a law enforcement officer.
- Voice-activated and touch-tone navigation available when calling 511.
- The FL511.com website is available in English and Spanish.
