- The 511 Phone Number Provides Real-Time Information On Highways, Street Work and Traffic Jams - The Project is Valued At More Than Eight Million Euros
MADRID, Spain, Jan. 24, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Telvent (Nasdaq:TLVT), the IT company for a sustainable and secure world, was selected by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to implement and manage the 511-Travel Information System for a three-year period. Telvent will lead the project and develop it with five other companies. The project is valued at more than eight million euros.
The 511 number is an abbreviated dialing code assigned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) since 2000. It allows travelers to access real-time travel information related to highways, transportation means, street work, traffic jams and other relevant information. Telvent will work with the New York State Department of Transportation to implement the information service 511 in the state and the New York City metropolitan area.
Among other features, the number also provides any user the ability to plan their trip. Any traveler (long-distance travelers, commuters, tourists, or commercial vehicle operators) is able to access real-time information to plan a trip and define alternative routes. The system will be implemented through a multi-platform service, distributing travel information by telephone and other electronic means, including Internet web pages and e-mail.
According to Telvent's chairman and chief executive officer, Manuel Sanchez, "Telvent is very proud to be chosen by NYSDOT to help manage in an efficient and secure way the traffic with the latest ITS technology. The successful execution of this project will make traveling a more efficient and pleasant experience for New Yorkers."
Telvent's experience in implementing 511 systems is extensive. Special attention must be placed on past projects including 511 and other related technology, such as the San Francisco Bay Area's TravInfo(r) 511 system, TRIPS123 (information number for trips) projects, and the TRANSCOM regional architecture system (organization for traffic incidents information). Moreover, Telvent currently provides real-time traffic information on roads and traveling to 410,000 telephone requests per year and 5,000,000 web pages users per month.
About Telvent
Telvent (Nasdaq:TLVT), the IT company for a sustainable and secure world, specializes in high value-added products, services and integrated solutions for the Energy, Transportation, Environment and Public Administration industry segments, as well as Global Services. Its innovative technology and client-proven expertise enable the efficient and secure real-time management of operational and business processes for industry-leading companies worldwide. (www.telvent.com)