Iowa 511 - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads - Apple App Store

Description

Iowa 511 is the Iowa Department of Transportation's (DOT) official traffic and traveler information app for general travelers and commercial vehicle operators. The Iowa 511 app provides statewide up-to-date traffic information for interstates, U.S. routes, and state highways in Iowa. It does not include information for county roads or city streets.

FEATURES:
• Hands-free, eyes-free audio announcements of upcoming traffic events as you travel along your route
• A zoom-enabled map with tappable traffic event icons and surrounding camera views
• Near real-time updates on winter road conditions (including surrounding states), traffic incidents, construction, truck restrictions, and road closures
• Trucker Mode with resources specific to commercial vehicle operators
• Create and manage Your 511 personalized account including saved routes, areas, favorite camera views, and alerts via email and/or text.
• Travel time delays associated with traffic reports (look for the orange glowing icons)
• Current traffic speeds
• Traffic camera images and streaming video throughout the state. Sign up for an account to save your favorite cameras for easy access later.
• Snow plow camera images and locations
• Towing prohibited (tow ban) events for winter storms
• Real-time weather radar
• Weather stations with alerting for inclement weather
• Rest area locations statewide including real-time truck parking availability at rest areas and select private truck stops along I-80, and portions of I-29, I-35, I-235, and I-380.
• Weigh Station Locations
• Citizen reports via Waze
• Electronic Message Signs

NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease device battery life.

Distracted Driving
The primary responsibility of every driver is the safe operation of their vehicle. While traveling, mobile communication devices should be used only when the motor vehicle is at a complete stop off the traveled portion of the roadway. Do not text and drive (it's against the law) or use this app while driving.

We welcome your feedback on this app. Please email your suggestions, questions, or concerns to [email protected].

The Iowa DOT's privacy policy can be found at https://iowadot.gov/policies_and_statements/privacy-policy
App developed by Castle Rock Associates https://www.castlerockits.com/

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Map vs. alerts

It provides no help to list counties affected by flooding if the map doesn’t show the counties!!!???!!!

Thank you!

This is one of the things I love about living in Iowa. Four seasons are wonderful, but the havoc that can be played by mother nature is sometimes terrifying. 511 takes the guesswork out of the dangers of driving during storms. The video cameras show real time footage of road conditions on all major thoroughfares. It's one thing too read that roads are partially covered, but it's another much better thing to actually see the condition of the road. A picture is worth 1000 words!

Awesome App

I love this app! Just moved to Iowa and not used to snow or the road conditions that follow. This app gives great insights about the roads and has great functionality.

No info on tow bans

Seriously the roads are clear enough now that the ban is no longer needed. If your going to have the tow ban info on the app then include a time when it will be lifted.

Saved me from tragedy

This app sent me alerts in real time this week and it saved me time and grief not once but several times! I was informed of major traffic conditions that caused accidents and resulted in tow bans across in my local area. I was able to inform my clients to stay home instead of attempting to drive to my office, and they were grateful that I cared enough to reschedule. A+ 511 thank you!!

Thanks IA DOT!

Thank you all so much for this app! We have young drivers and it is so helpful to know when the roads are safe for everyone in our family. A lot of work has gone into this app and we really appreciate it!! I’ve seen many recommend it, on an ISU parent page as well, for students traveling back after winter break…lots of people praising the app! Thank you!

511

Can not get anything but homepage. Last year got locations of plows and cameras.

Too many layers

It’s helpful to see road conditions and traffic speeds but I have to unselect and reselect the boxes for it to show every time I open the app.

Does not properly reflect road conditions

I think the past reporting of road conditions have been good. Lately, the app has been way off. Roads have been horrendous which I would consider pink or purple but were reported green or seasonal. Very incorrect in my opinion. I don’t trust it anymore

Does not update to road conditions.

Tama co for instance make a PSA that all roads are 100 percent ice. App still shows blue. So beware it does track or update in real time

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MoDOT Traveler Information	21	5 months ago
SDDOT 511	60	3 weeks ago
KanDrive	7	11 months ago
Wyoming 511	22	4 months ago
Nebraska 511	23	2 months ago
Minnesota 511	40	2 weeks ago
511 Wisconsin	36	5 months ago
NDRoads North Dakota Travel Map	22	3 months ago
ParkDSM	30	3 months ago
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