Tuesday, January 11, 2011

NCDOT Mobile: Know Before You Go (Smart Driver)

The N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists to "Know Before You Go." Before you get in the car, go to m.ncdot.gov to get the latest travel information on your smartphone. Beat traffic, construction and more!

NCDOT Mobile is a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type “m.ncdot.gov” into the browser on your smartphone. Then, bookmark it and save it to your phone’s home screen for future reference.

Since it is web-based, NCDOT Mobile is designed to be compatible on a variety of smartphones, including the iPhone, Android and newer Blackberry phones. While it is accessible on PC's, it is designed for the small screen, and is only fully functional on smartphones. It may not display correctly on Internet Explorer 8 browsers.

Key features include:
Real-time traffic information that works with the phone’s built-in maps,GPS and wireless location services;
Searchable DMV office locations that also work with your phone’s mapping capabilities;
Searchable Rest Area locations;
Ferry and Amtrak schedule information;
NCDOT Twitter messages; and
NCDOT News.


For more information on NCDOT Mobile, click here.


Download PSA here.

NCDOT Mobile: Know Before You Go (Smart Guy)

The N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists to "Know Before You Go." Before you get in the car, go to m.ncdot.gov to get the latest travel information on your smartphone. Beat traffic, construction and more!

NCDOT Mobile is a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type “m.ncdot.gov” into the browser on your smartphone. Then, bookmark it and save it to your phone’s home screen for future reference.

Since it is web-based, NCDOT Mobile is designed to be compatible on a variety of smartphones, including the iPhone, Android and newer Blackberry phones. While it is accessible on PC's, it is designed for the small screen, and is only fully functional on smartphones. It may not display correctly on Internet Explorer 8 browsers.

Key features include:
Real-time traffic information that works with the phone’s built-in maps,GPS and wireless location services;
Searchable DMV office locations that also work with your phone’s mapping capabilities;
Searchable Rest Area locations;
Ferry and Amtrak schedule information;
NCDOT Twitter messages; and
NCDOT News.

For more info on NCDOT Mobile, click here.


Download the PSA here.

NCDOT Mobile: Know Before You Go (Smart Travelers)

The N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists to "Know Before You Go." Before you get in the car, go to m.ncdot.gov to get the latest travel information on your smartphone. Beat traffic, construction and more!

NCDOT Mobile is a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type “m.ncdot.gov” into the browser on your smartphone. Then, bookmark it and save it to your phone’s home screen for future reference.

Since it is web-based, NCDOT Mobile is designed to be compatible on a variety of smartphones, including the iPhone, Android and newer Blackberry phones. While it is accessible on PC's, it is designed for the small screen, and is only fully functional on smartphones. It may not display correctly on Internet Explorer 8 browsers.

Key features include:
Real-time traffic information that works with the phone’s built-in maps,GPS and wireless location services;
Searchable DMV office locations that also work with your phone’s mapping capabilities;
Searchable Rest Area locations;
Ferry and Amtrak schedule information;
NCDOT Twitter messages; and
NCDOT News.

For more info on NCDOT Mobile, click here.


Download video here.

NCDOT Crews: Truck Inspection

Johnston County’s Doug Williams, a transportation supervisor for the N.C. Department of Transportation, discusses the commitment crew members make to the public when winter weather hits in three brief videos now available.

In this video, Williams details ;the steps drivers take to make sure their trucks are ready before hitting the roads.

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NCDOT Crews: Living on Call

Johnston County’s Doug Williams, a transportation supervisor for the N.C. Department of Transportation, discusses the commitment crew members make to the public when winter weather hits.

Williams talks about how workers put their personal lives on hold to make sure roads are safe for the public.


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NCDOT Crews: Snow v. Ice

NCDOT Transportation Supervisor Doug Williams discusses the difference between treating snow and treating ice. North Carolina's first winter storm of 2011 hits the state on January 10, bringing with it a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and a whole host of challenges when it comes to keeping the roads clear and safe.

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