Governor Rell: New Real-Time Interactive 

Traffic Map Aims to Help Holiday Travelers

As thousands of Connecticut residents take to the roadways for the Thanksgiving holiday, Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that a new interactive travel information map is now available at www.ct.gov/dot/cttravel .

“This is the busiest travel period of the year,” Governor Rell said.  “I want everyone to arrive at their destinations safely and on time.  Timely information about current road conditions and will help reduce headaches and reduce congestion.  I am urging commuters and travelers to put this site on their ‘favorites’ lists.” 

The Department of Transportation’s map allows users to view real-time roadway incidents.  Information from the state’s two Highway Operations Centers is used to update the map with the location and expected duration of congestion causing incidents throughout the state.  Visitors to the site can use the left hand selection panel to choose which levels of information they wish to view.

“I’m proud to say that we have built this system with in-house resources and that we are continually working to provide the traveling public with the tools necessary to plan their commutes,” said Commissioner Joseph F. Marie.  “We are committed to moving forward on the technology front to reach as many people as possible with important information that may affect their travels.”

The Department’s network of intelligent transportation infrastructure is the backbone of incident management and mitigation, consisting of more than 300 traffic cameras, dozens of variable message signs, and speed sensors in locations throughout the state.  The cameras, variable message signs, construction information, as well as other travel-related information are all accessible on the map. 

The state’s existing “E-Traffic Alert” system emails real-time incident notifications to over 11,000 subscribers.  Governor Rell said that the interactive map will provide an additional resource on current traffic conditions.