Minnesota 511 app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Castle Rock
First release : 03 Jul 2013
App size: 26.64 Mb
Minnesota 511 is the Minnesota Department of Transportations traveler information resource. The 511MN app provides statewide, real-time traffic information for Minnesota highways and interstates, including:
- Hands-free, audio notifications of traffic events while you drive
- Zoom-enabled map with selectable event icons
- Near real-time updates on winter road conditions, traffic incidents, and road closures
- Roadwork and construction
- Travel time delays associated with traffic reports (look for the orange glowing icons)
- Current traffic speeds
- Roadside camera images and live video capabilities
- Road weather information
- Snow plow camera images
- Rest area locations including real-time truck parking availability for select state-run rest areas
- Electronic roadway sign messages
Learn about Minnesotas Law on wireless communication devices in vehicles at https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=169.475
The MnDOT privacy policy can be found at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/information/disclaimer.html#privacy
Drive safely!
Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Latest reviews of Minnesota 511 app for iPhone and iPad
I really like the additional info you can get from the app instead of the mobile website map, but this would really benefit from a time stamp and refresh button so you know how current the info is and easily update if needed.
Nice to know whats going on before Im in the middle of it for a change! Well designed, too.
Its a bit slow even on my iPhone 5. But its accurate and helps with my commute in the mornings.
Crashes every time I try to view a traffic incident or a traffic cam. (iOS 7, iPhone 4S)
This seems to be mostly a wrapper around Google Maps, with some traffic information overlaid. Navigation is clumsy, and there are the redundant zoom buttons, though pinch-to-zoom does work (a bit jerkily). Theres no list of traffic incidents; instead, you must hit quite small targets on the map. If youre off a little bit, youll get address information from Google Maps instead. Traffic speed information may also be coming from Google. It doesnt seem to match the MNDOT traffic management center, even in the metro area. Overall, Im not sure this is an improvement over the website.