Traffic.com Helps Solve Memorial Day Driving Issues with Real-Time Traffic Tools
Written by Traffic.com
Monday, 12 May 2008
Save Time and Frustration with Real-Time Traffic Tools
CHICAGO, May 12 -- Traffic.com, a NAVTEQ
(NYSE: NVT) brand and a leading source of traffic solutions for consumers, provides drivers across the United States Memorial Day road trip planning tools to save time and avoid the frustration of summertime driving delays.
In anticipation of the vacation season, Traffic.com reminds drivers they can access the real-time traffic information they'll need 24/7. This Memorial Day, drivers should remember three Traffic.com road-trip tools for information anywhere or anytime:
1. Save 1-866-MY-TRAFC (1-866-698-7232) to a phone favorites list before leaving home. This free hotline provides speed dial access to Traffic.com-ideal for avoiding heavy traffic, construction, and accidents on the way to the beach.
2. Use your wireless handheld device to connect to the Web with MOBI.TRAFFIC.COM. Visit http://mobi.traffic.com, a free wireless Web site for the same great traffic information you get from Traffic.com online-ideal for keeping up with the kids' busy summer schedules.
3. Send a SMS text message to get real-time traffic information for city hotspots. Simply text your CITY CODE, (NY, CHIC, PHL, LA, etc.) to TRAFC (87232). Traffic.com city codes can be found at http://help.traffic.com/city-codes-used-for-sms-ideal for getting instant traffic information after a baseball game.
This Memorial Day use these Traffic.com tools and start the summer without the aggravation of traffic.
About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading provider of comprehensive digital map information for automotive navigation systems, mobile navigation devices, Internet-based mapping applications, and government and business solutions. NAVTEQ creates the digital maps and map content that power navigation and location-based services solutions around the world. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has more than 3,500 employees located in 174 offices and in 32 countries.
NAVTEQ and Traffic.com are trademarks in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
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