511 Workgroup
511 Traveler Information Program
The nationwide 511 Traveler Information Program dates back to July of 2000 with the FCC designation of the three-digit dialing code 5-1-1. The objective is to provide convenient access to real-time, route-specific traveler information including travel times, construction activity, road weather conditions, incidents, emergency alerts, and special event notices. Many states also have deployed a co-branded website, and www.511wi.gov will be the first place to check for current travel conditions.
In Wisconsin, feasibility planning was completed in 2005 and engineering, design, and implementation continues. A request for information was issued January 2007, followed by a request for proposals in April 2007. The full system is expected to go live by late 2008.
Contact for more information
- Wisconsin 511 Program Manager - Peter Rafferty
Information for Telecommunications Providers
Telecommunications providers please visit www.511wi.gov/telecom.htm for information on routing / translations and to view the draft letter to providers requesting 511 translation (pdf 70 kb).