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Find the Best Route to International Champions Cup Matches with Florida 511

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With tens of thousands of soccer fans expected to attend International Champions Cup (ICC) matches in Miami and Orlando, the Florida Department of Transportation encourages residents and visitors to check roadway conditions using the Florida 511 Traveler Information System for a safe arrival with fewer delays.
Three ICC matches will be played in Florida this year. Paris Saint-Germain will take on Tottenham Hotspur at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Saturday, July 22. Paris Saint-Germain will play Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Wednesday July 26. Real Madrid C.F. will face FC Barcelona in the 2017 El Clásico Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, July 29.
Before leaving for a game, soccer fans can check the statewide interactive road map on FL511.com for real-time local traffic information in English or Spanish, including current traffic speeds, congestion, incidents, closures, construction and more. Drivers also can view traffic cameras showing current driving conditions on I-4, I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike.
After the game, motorists should check the free Florida 511 mobile app, available on Google Play or the Apple App Store, for current conditions on their planned route. Drivers also can select an alternate route if necessary.
Travelers can register on the website or mobile app for a free My Florida 511 personalized services account to create door-to-door routes to the stadiums, hotels, restaurants and other favorite destinations. Registered users can learn about travel times and traffic incidents on their routes via custom email and text alerts.
Additional ways to receive traffic information from Florida 511 include calling 511 toll-free from any phone in the state, and following one or more of the statewide, regional, roadway-specific or Spanish-language Twitter feeds (#FL511), including @FL511_Central, @FL_511_I4, @FL511_Turnpike, @FL511_I95, @FL511_Southeast, @FL511_95Express and @FL511_Estatal.
FDOT encourages all drivers to visit the Florida 511 website before leaving or have a passenger check the mobile app to avoid using a phone while driving.

Find the Best Route to the USRowing Youth National Championships with Florida 511

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Rowing fans can glide through traffic with Florida 511 while on their way to the 2017 USRowing Youth National Championships at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Friday, June 9 through Sunday, June 11.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) encourages residents and visitors attending the three-day event to use the Florida 511 Traveler Information System to arrive safely and with fewer delays.
Fans should check the interactive road map on FL511.com before leaving for real-time traffic information and incident alerts in English or Spanish. Drivers also can view roadway cameras and check travel speeds on roads near the competition venue, including I-75.
The free Florida 511 mobile app, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, features an interactive map showing traffic speeds and incidents on roads around the user’s location.
Rowing fans can register on the website or mobile app for a My Florida 511 personalized services account to create a custom door-to-door route to Nathan Benderson Park or other favorite destinations. Route-specific text and email alerts can include travel speeds, travel time estimates and traffic information.
Additional ways to receive information from Florida 511 include calling 511 toll-free from any phone in the state or following any of the statewide, regional or roadway-specific Twitter feeds (#FL511), such as @FL511_Southwest and @FL511_I75.
FDOT encourages all drivers to visit the Florida 511 website before leaving or have a passenger check the mobile app to avoid using a phone while driving.

Alley Oop March Madness Traffic in Orlando with Florida 511

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College basketball fans can use the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Florida 511 Traveler Information System to arrive safely and on time for each tipoff, as March Madness comes to the Amway Center in Orlando on Thursday, March 16 and Saturday, March 18. 

First- and second-round games of the 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament will draw fans from eight universities to Orlando for the event that is cohosted by the University of Central Florida and Stetson University. 

To experience fewer delays, hoops fans can check the interactive road map on FL511.com before leaving to see real-time traffic information and incident alerts in English or Spanish. They can also view roadway cameras showing nearby current driving conditions. 

The free Florida 511 mobile app, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, also features an interactive map showing traffic speeds and incidents on roadways around the arena. Fans can use the app to select alternate routes. 

Fans also can register on the website or mobile app for a My Florida 511 personalized services account to create a custom door-to-door route to the Amway Center and other favorite destinations. Route-specific text and email alerts can include travel speeds, travel time estimates and information about congestion, construction and incidents. 

Additional ways to receive traffic information from the Florida 511 system include calling 511 toll-free from any phone in the state and following one or more of the statewide, regional or roadway-specific Twitter feeds (#FL511), such as @FL511_Central, @FL_511_I4 and FL511_Turnpike. 

Florida 511 is the state’s official source for traffic and travel information. Check Florida 511 before leaving or have a passenger check during a commute to avoid using a phone while driving.

Ride in Style with Florida 511 to Daytona Bike Week

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Traveling to one of the world’s largest motorcycle events can be a breeze with the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Florida 511 Traveler Information System. The real-time traffic information provided by Florida 511 can help bikers arrive safely and with fewer delays while cruising to Daytona Bike Week events, which begin Friday, March 10 and end Sunday, March 19. 

Riders can plan their route to Daytona Beach by visiting the interactive road map on the user-friendly FL511.com website for up-to-the-minute traffic information in English or Spanish about congestion, crashes, construction, closures and more. Riders can also view roadway cameras showing current driving conditions at several key intersections in Daytona and on nearby highways, such as I-95, I-4 and U.S. 92.

Bikers can check the free Florida 511 mobile app, available on Google Play or the Apple App Store, to find out if congestion or traffic incidents will delay their commute. The app can also be used to select an alternate route. 

Riders can register on the website or mobile app for a free My Florida 511 personalized services account to create door-to-door routes to Daytona Beach and other favorite destinations. Each route includes travel time estimates, traffic incident information and the ability to set up custom email or text alerts.

Additional ways to receive traffic information from the Florida 511 system include calling 511 toll-free from any phone in the state and following one or more of the statewide, regional or roadway-specific Twitter feeds (#FL511), such as @FL511_Central, @FL511_I95 and @FL_511_I4. 

FDOT encourages all drivers to check Florida 511 to travel safely and experience fewer delays. Check Florida 511 before leaving or have a passenger check during your commute to avoid using a phone while driving.

Let Florida 511 Coach You to Orlando City Soccer’s Home Opener

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Orlando City Soccer’s first home game of the 2017 season is also the first game in its new downtown stadium, and the event is sure to draw a big crowd. Let the Florida 511 Traveler Information System guide you to the Orlando City Stadium, where the Orlando City Soccer Club will host the New York City Football Club at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 5. It is also the first game of the season for both teams.
Operated by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), FL511.com can help fans minimize delays by using the real-time traffic information provided by the system. Before heading out, fans can plan their routes by visiting the interactive roadway map on the user-friendly FL511.com website for traffic incident alerts. They also can view roadway cameras showing current nearby driving conditions.
Locally, Florida 511 offers motorists free, real-time traffic updates about important roadways from Twitter feeds (#FL511), including @FL_511_I4, @fl511_TURNPIKE and @FL511_CENTRAL.
In the Orlando metro area, Florida 511 also offers information on traffic congestion and traffic speed, as well as views from traffic cameras on roads and intersections leading to the downtown stadium. Cameras offer views of parts of Interstate 4 (I-4), Florida’s Turnpike, State Roads 408, 528, 417 and 429. There are even three high-definition, live-streaming cameras at the I-4 interchanges with SR 408, Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414) and Kirkman Road.
Fans can also register on the website or mobile app for a free My Florida 511 personalize services account to create door-to-door routes to Orlando City Stadium and other favorite destinations. Each route includes travel time estimates, traffic incident information and the ability to set up custom email or text alerts.
Before leaving the stadium, motorists can call 511 toll-free or check the free Florida 511 mobile app, available on Google Play or the Apple App Store, to check traffic or select an alternate route.
FDOT encourages all drivers to check Florida 511 to travel safely and experience fewer delays. Check before leaving or have a passenger check to avoid using a phone while driving.

Harvest Real-Time Strawberry Festival Traffic Info with Florida 511

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Whether they come for the live music, food contests, livestock shows or endless baskets of strawberries, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) encourages residents and visitors attending the 2017 Florida Strawberry Festival to use the Florida 511 Traveler Information System for a safe arrival and fewer traffic delays.
Florida 511 can help motorists find the best route to and from the 82nd festival, which runs from Thursday, March 2, through Sunday, March 12, at the Florida Strawberry Festival Grounds in Plant City.
The interactive  road map on the user-friendly FL511.com website provides real-time information about congestion, crashes, construction, closures and more so attendees won’t be late for the live entertainment.
The free Florida 511 mobile app, available on the Apple App Store or Google Play, features an interactive map showing traffic speeds and incidents on roadways around the festival grounds.
Festivalgoers also can register on the website or mobile app for a My Florida 511 personalized services account and create custom door-to-door routes to the festival or other favorite destinations. Each route includes travel time estimates, traffic incident information and the ability to schedule email or text alerts.
Additional ways to receive traffic information from the Florida 511 system include calling 511 toll-free from any phone in the state and following one or more of the statewide, regional or roadway-specific Twitter feeds (#FL511), such as @FL511_TampaBay, @FL_511_I4 and @FL511_75.
Florida 511 is the state’s official source for traffic and travel information. Check Florida 511 before leaving or have a passenger check during a commute to avoid using a phone while driving.

Atlanta Braves Fans Driving to Spring Training Games Can Slide Past Traffic with Florida 511

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The Don’t let traffic delays keep you from missing the first pitch of the Atlanta Braves 2017 Grapefruit League home opener, as the team returns to Orlando to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday, February 25. The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Florida 511 Traveler Information System provides real-time traffic information to help drivers avoid congestion and experience fewer delays while driving to the Braves spring training home at Champion Stadium in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Before hitting the road, Braves fans can plan their commute to the ballpark by visiting the interactive roadway map on the user-friendly FL511.com website for traffic incident alerts or to view roadway cameras showing current nearby driving conditions.
At the end of the game, fans can check the free Florida 511 mobile app, available on Google Play or the Apple App Store, to find out if congestion or traffic incidents will delay their planned post-game commute. The app can also be used to select an alternate route.
In addition to the website and mobile app, baseball fans can:

  • Sign up for a My Florida 511 personalized services account at FL511.com to create custom routes and register for email and text alerts.
  • Call 511 toll-free from any phone in Florida for traffic updates.

FDOT encourages all drivers to check Florida 511 to travel safely and experience fewer delays. Check Florida 511 before leaving or have a passenger check during your commute to avoid using a phone while driving.