511 Traveler Information Service is now available to Tampa Bay travelers in seven counties (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota and Hernando). By dialing 511, Tampa Bay travelers can access free, around-the-clock traffic and road condition updates on select road segments.

The Tampa Bay system features advanced voice-activated technology. After a user calls 511, the system responds to voice commands to provide information for a specific route. All callers are encouraged to seek the information before they are on the road. In addition to obtaining information over the telephone, 511 users will have the option of accessing traveler information via the Internet www.511tampabay.com where they can also choose to receive up-to-the-minute traffic conditions with e-mail updates.