The History of 511

511 is America's travel information phone number

In July 2000, the Federal Communications Commission officially assigned 511 as the abbreviated dialing code for travelers to access Real-time traffic information collected in each state.

511 is your source for more than 300 travel information-related phone numbers in one simple, easy-to-remember number.

Georgia was one of the pioneers in providing up-to-the-minute travel information when it created Georgia NaviGAtor. Today, Georgia 511 makes traffic, travel, tourism and transit information accessible through your phone.

Currently, 29 states are participating in the program, and the rest are expected to roll out the service by 2010.