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Minnesota DOT's email updates help reduce traffic

GasBuddy Blog -- How many times have you driven on the interstate --crawling at less than half the speed you should be traveling-- only to see an electronic message board that informs you of what's painfully obvious; that motorists may 'encounter delays'?

Minnesota's Dept. of Transportation has a solution and they've implemented a more proactive system to deliver timely, targeted construction news. To date, more than 16,000 Minnesotans have signed up for MnDOT's email updates, a service that sends out information about major construction projects around the state, both current and future projects. They share video links too so motorists can see what's planned in months ahead.

Individuals can sign up for updates on roads they regularly...

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Submitted May 14, 2012 By: PD

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Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,127 Points:294,405 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 5:23:00 PM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse ok
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,362 Points:1,482,960 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 21, 2012 8:46:08 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse sounds good
txrojo2005 All-Star Author Austin Posts:768 Points:481,295 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 12:30:10 PM Ignore txrojo2005 Report Abuse TxDoT has a web site that you can check before you leave. You might want to check it out before you commit to a highway with construction.
Donatelo Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,127 Points:294,405 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 10:56:05 AM Ignore Donatelo Report Abuse ok
Waaitg All-Star Author Winnipeg Posts:765 Points:591,400 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 5:14:49 AM Ignore Waaitg Report Abuse Im glad I can forward email to my phone.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 11:00:50 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse 99d: ummm... maybe not email, but I see a heck of a lot of drivers texting on a dangerous 2 lane road I drive daily.
99dakota Champion Author Providence Posts:8,117 Points:2,174,425 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 8:19:05 PM Ignore 99dakota Report Abuse Who checks email while driving? Just listen to the traffic report on the radio.
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,362 Points:1,482,960 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 10:41:52 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse good stuff
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garphlash Rookie Author Dallas Posts:49 Points:190,575 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 7:19:04 AM Ignore garphlash Report Abuse You could get email updates on your mobile phone while driving. The Obama administration isn't going to like that and will probably try to outlaw it.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 18, 2012 4:53:17 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse seems to be endlessly posted here.. another GB gods' blog with eternal life?
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Valricoslash Champion Author Tampa Posts:6,704 Points:1,355,175 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 6:26:41 PM Ignore Valricoslash Report Abuse It probably works like the signs that they don't take down when workers are not present.
Wierbe Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:3,757 Points:1,120,840 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 6:23:04 PM Ignore Wierbe Report Abuse We have one better here know as ARTIMIS. I don't know what the letters stand for, but it is a system of cameras on the major highways that monitors traffic conditions. Results are available on the sign boards and on your cell phone as an automated voice message. Very cool.
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paty2k Champion Author Florida Posts:1,603 Points:275,060 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 6:17:11 PM Ignore paty2k Report Abuse salaries should be cut and less people with motorists helping so much
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suzyq2007 Champion Author Dallas Posts:7,179 Points:1,652,875 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 6:01:25 PM Ignore suzyq2007 Report Abuse this sounds like an accident waiting to happen with everyone reading their email messages
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toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,052 Points:1,515,100 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 5:49:48 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse Better than the signs that says delay ahead.
BoerneWatch Champion Author San Antonio Posts:15,551 Points:2,455,890 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 5:49:24 PM Ignore BoerneWatch Report Abuse That is nice and I know there is something like that which goes to some of the newer GPS units. Mine will tell me what kind of traffic is ahead and suggest a different route.
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