WYDOT’s mobile app for traveler information provides citizens with the ability to submit an image when they are not driving. Citizens are required to use location services when submitting photos in order for WYDOT to verify each submittal with the location, date, and time using photo metadata. The ability for citizens to submit photos in a rural environment is helpful, however in an urban environment it may clutter the map and be a burden for staff to validate the increased number of photos received.
Added Feature
Local Road Report Entry into the Statewide Traveler Information System
ODOT maintains and operates a statewide traveler information system called TripCheck. Local agencies can request access to enter construction, road conditions, and weather hazards into TripCheck Local Entry (TLE). Events entered into TLE appear on the statewide TripCheck traveler information website and are published by the TripCheck data portal.
In-House Solution to Communicate Road Closures with Waze
NCDOT modified their traveler information management system for Waze to read and accept closure data. Waze users are now automatically routed around closed roads, removing any distraction to the driver that would occur when looking for an alternate route.
In-Cab Slowdown and Congestion Alerts to Truckers Using Drivewyze
In 2021, there were 15,557 commercial motor vehicles involved in crashes in North Carolina. There are many locations where Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) are not available to inform motorist of traffic anomalies. NCDOT contracted with INRIX to provide dynamic slow traffic alerts to trucks using Drivewyze, that provides in-cab communications to commercial vehicles via electronic logging devices.
New, Innovative Methods of Traveler Information Data-Sharing
KDOT created new, innovative methods of data-sharing (CarPlay/Android Auto Integration and Alexa Home Speaker Integration, public incident reporting by voice and One Touch, roadway weather data-sharing, etc.) through traveler information dissemination mechanisms (e.g., KanDrive mobile app).
New 511 Feature to Track and Display Oversized Loads
KDOT is adding a feature to their 511 traveler information system that is tied to their oversize/overweight system to track and display oversized loads. It is used to notify law enforcement and motorists.