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• Statewide travel conditions – Information is available on potential delays caused by road construction, inclement weather, traffic incidents or congestion.
• Estimated trip times – Within metro Atlanta, estimated point-to-point travel times are available on interstates. Additional geographic areas will be added across the state as new technologies are incorporated into the system.
• Public safety – Any vital information on general safety will be provided such as detailed storm evacuation routes, issues with visibility due to wildfires, and details on AMBER alerts seeking public assistance for child abduction incidents.

• Notifications – Travelers can report impacts on traffic due to incidents. Such information helps feed vital data into the 511 system.
• Assistance requests - HERO units can be dispatched to motorists in need of assistance (in metro Atlanta).
• Transit – Direct connection to MARTA, Greyhound, Amtrak and other transit services for details on fares, routes and timetables. Information is also available on commute alternative programs such as carpool or vanpool.
• Airports – Direct connection to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International and Savannah/Hilton Head International airports for details on security wait times, parking and ground transportation.
• Tourism information – Direct connection to the Georgia Department of Economic Development for information on sightseeing, recreational activities, entertainment, business development and state history.
• Other 511 systems – Direct connection to 511 systems operating in states that border Georgia. Currently, Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee have systems in operation.

Press or say:

• 1 - report accident or hazard statewide or request HERO assistance in metro Atlanta
• 2 - request up-to-date traffic information on a specific roadway
• 3 - connect to transit services such as MARTA, rideshare, Amtrak or Greyhound
• 4 - connect to Atlanta or Savannah airports
• 5 - connect to Georgia tourism information
• 6 - transfer to 511 service in a neighboring state
• 9 - speak with a live 511 operator
• # or say repeat - hear menu options again

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