CHP, Caltrans, MTC to Introduce Freeway Aid Option for 511 Phone Service

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Fri Sep 5, 2008 9:00am EDT 

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2008 ... The Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (MTC) -- in partnership with Caltrans and the California Highway
Patrol -- has once again expanded the Bay Area's award-winning 511 traveler
information service by adding a feature that allows drivers to use their cell
phones to summon non-emergency roadside assistance on any freeway in the
nine-county region. Dubbed "511 Freeway Aid(SM)," the new toll-free option
combines the convenience of personal cell phones with the direct response of
roadside call boxes.
    WHEN:        Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
                 11 a.m.

    WHERE:       East Parking Lot
                 Bay Bridge Toll Plaza Administration Building
                 Oakland, California

    WHO:         Teresa Becher, Chief, CHP Golden Gate Division
                 Bijan Sartipi, Director, Caltrans District 4
                 Bill Dodd, MTC Chair and Napa County Supervisor

    WHAT:        The press event will feature a mobile billboard being used to
                 publicize the 511 Freeway Aid(SM) service, as well as Freeway
                 Service Patrol tow trucks and a state-of-the-art,
                 solar-powered roadside call box.

    INTERVIEWS:  Speakers and other staff will be available for interview.
                         Refreshments will be served

    Contacts:    John Goodwin, MTC           510.817.5862
                 Sgt. Trent Cross, CHP       707.648.4180
                 Lauren Wonder, Caltrans     510.286.6120

SOURCE  The Metropolitan Transportation Commission
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