Caltrans Launches Real-Time Traffic Information Site, App

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Move over, Sigalert.com, Caltrans is launching its own real-time traffic and information app.

Caltrans QuickMap is an online tool providing real-time information about freeway congestion and commuting trouble spots.

"A wide range of useful information is now easily accessible to help motorists avoid congestion and reduce their travel times," Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty said. "This exciting innovation delivers real-time data so travelers can adjust their routs to get where they're going as quickly as possible."

The department says visitors to the online interactive travel map can access nearly 1,000 freeway cameras and more than 700 electronic message signs on highways statewide. QuickMap users can also monitor traffic congestion, CHP incidents, travel time information, lane closures and Amber Alerts.

Quickmap is available online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov. QuickMap is available as an app on Android phones, but not iPhones.

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