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An Exciting Commute on the NJ Turnpike
Fast and furious we were not on the NJ Turnpike…
Rather, there was a lot of braking and rubbernecking. But this time it was kind of understandable . . .
Instant Traffic Alerts via Phone, Text, Email or Twitter
Posted by admin on Dec 6, 2009 in New Jersey, car, highway, holland tunnel, lincoln tunnel, new york, new york city, nj, nyc, route 10, route 280
When driving, traffic information isn’t more than a couple of minutes away:
- 1010am on the 1’s (01, 11, 21, 31, etc)
- 1030am on the 5’s (05, 15, 25, etc)
- 880 on the 8’s (08, 18, 28, etc)
XM radio has dedicated weather/traffic stations for most major cities that just go on infinite loops.
But these are all passive methods. You have to wait through commercials, or other content before you get the exact information you’re seeking.
Now, there’s another way (or two or three. . .).
- 511 info has set-up customized alerts which you can set-up online
- I subscribe to the 511 New Jersey specific Twitter account Other accounts based on georgraphy are also available
- DIAL 511 on your cell phone and you can go through the automated menus to get traffic or transit info the specific bridge, tunnel or highway you’re planning to use.
Sometimes it’s better to be in the know. Now it’s just fingertips away.
What do you use to get the scoop on traffic reports?
Weather
