Colorado DOT "unwire" provides travelers with real-time road condition information - Management and Administration - Brief Article

Public Roads, July-August, 2002

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is providing a new and innovative service that enables travelers to obtain real-time information on weather and road conditions just about anywhere in the State and even the country. The "unwire" is a process that enables mobile users to access dynamic information from CDOT's Web site and other databases, using virtually any Web-enabled cell phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or other wireless device. Travelers can access statewide information on current incidents, weather, and road conditions by entering www.cotrip.org in a wireless browser.

The technology provides critical information to drivers, enabling them to make informed decisions on whether to travel, the route to take, or the best way to prepare for travel. Colorado is among the leaders in the Nation in providing this type of technology in a user-friendly format that accommodates many devices.

For more information, contact Frank Kinder with CDOT's Intelligent Transportation Systems at 303-512-5820.

Colorado Department of Transportation