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WHAT IS 511?
Dial 5-1-1 for current info on road conditions, construction and congestion in Vermont, or visit 511vt.com.
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Completed Projects
- Vermont Travel Planner
- The Vermont Travel Planner is a robust public database of events, attractions, lodging, dining, shopping, and recreation opportunities in Vermont, includes dynamic mapping and itinerary planning capabilities.
- VermontVacation.com
- VermontVacation.com is the official website of the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing. The site provides information about things to do and places to visit in Vermont.
- ThinkVermont.com
- ThinkVermont.com is the official website of the VT Department of Economic Development. The online resources on the ThinkVermont.com website are intended to support Vermont businesses in their efforts to create and retain quality jobs and strengthen the competitiveness of Vermont's economy.
- Vermont Business Registry
- The Vermont Business Registry is a comprehensive public database of Vermont businesses, maintained by the Vermont Department of Economic Development and the Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing.
- Vermont Bid Opportunities
- Information on Vermont Bid Opportunities is available via the Vermont Business Assistance Network, and is a searchable public database of state, federal, municipal and private sector open and awarded contracts. The database is maintained by the Vermont Department of Economic Development.
- Vermont Itinerary Planner
- An enhancement to the Vermont Travel Planner, the Vermont Itinerary Planner allows users to plan and map an entire trip through Vermont.Includes searching for lodging, dining, recreation, attractions, shopping, and events by town or by region, and adding them to a day-by-day itinerary complete with location mapping.
- Dynamic Services Project
- This project allowed for changes to the ConnectVermont database to make it easier for partnering agencies to add and delete categories, events, data structure, etc.
- Events Template Project
- A reusable web services code template that allows ConnectVermont partnering agencies pull events from the ConnectVermont database and present it on their own websites.
- VT Road Weather Information Systems Project
- The Vermont Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) website is maintained by the Vermont Agency of Transportation. It is intended to keep travelers and drivers informed about road and weather conditions around the state. In addition to providing atmospheric weather data, this website also contains information about pavement conditions such as pavement surface temperature, pavement surface freezing temperature and type of precipitation on the road surface.
In addition to weather data, there are also camera images taken at several site locations around the state. These images allow users to view actual weather conditions present at the various camera station locations. - VT 511 Travel Information System
- The Vermont Agency of Transportation maintains the www.511vt.com website to help commuters and travelers access information regarding weather-related road conditions, construction and congestion, via the web or phone – 24/7. The system includes voice recognition, increased calling capacity and easier-to-navigate web pages.
Where the 511 information originates: The Condition Acquisition and Reporting System (CARS) is be the primary source of data for 511 services. In addition, VTrans and Vermont State Police staff from dispatch centers and out in the field use this system to maintain real-time information about travel conditions throughout the state.
To access the information: Dial 5-1-1 on any phone in VT, NH, or ME. Access the information by phone from other states or Canada by dialing 1-800-ICY-ROAD. You can also access the statewide travel information system over the internet at www.511vt.com. - 133 State Street to National Life Fiber Project
- Installation of underground fiber-optic cable from the state offices located at 133 State Street to the state offices located at One National Life Drive in Montpelier VT.
- Electronic Travel Information Kiosks
- Electronic travel information kiosks are installed at the Vermont State Information & Visitor Centers, and Welcome Centers. They are available for free public use for trip planning, mapping, and real-time road information. The kiosks are maintained by the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services. Connectivity at the Information Centers was also updated from 56k frame relay and dial-up to Broadband, DSL, and satellite internet connections.
- Wi-Fi Implementation Project
- The Wi-Fi Implementation Project established wireless internet connectivity at selected Vermont State Information & Visitor Centers, and Welcome Centers.
- Vermont Arts Calendar
- The Vermont Arts Calendar is a public database of arts and cultural events administered by the Vermont Arts Council. Utilizing technology developed in the Events Template Project, the data in the calendar is linked to the ConnectVermont database via web services. The calendar provides full mapping and itinerary planning functionality, and allows users to also browse for nearby lodging and dining facilities to visit while participating in area arts and cultural events.
- Vermont Women's History Project
- The Vermont Women's History Project (VWHP) is an integrated database of travel information to places and events associated with women in Vermont history.
Like the Vermont Arts Calendar, the VWHP is linked ConnectVermont database via web services. The mission of the VWHP is to promote the understanding of the diverse experiences of women in Vermont history,and to create a new perspective on history and culture that will have a positive effect on society's perceptions of women. - Tri-State(TRIO) Projects
- TRIO is a multi-state cooperative effort between Maine, New Hampshire, & Vermont to deploy ITS systems and Advanced Traveler Information System for the Northern New England Region.
Partners in the Traveler Information Online (TRIO) System integration program include:
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- ATIS Standards Project
- This project aligned the ConnectVermont database with the new national ATIS Standards for travel, lodging, events, shopping, recreation, and attractions elements. Aligning the database with national standards to support travel, tourism, and motorist safety will foster regional interoperability and simplify data sharing efforts across state borders. ATIS is a United States based body that is committed to rapidly developing and promoting technical and operations standards for the communications and related information technologies industry worldwide. Learn more about ATIS Standards.
- Vermont Crime Online Project
- The Vermont Crime OnLine website allows for public access to standard and custom crime reports via the internet. The site reports information on when crimes occur, crime location type, the amount of property crime loss, victim injuries, bias motivation, statistical information on the age, gender, and race of both victims and defendants, and other crime circumstance data of interest.
Vermont Crime On-Line also provides information on crimes related to transportation, such as motor vehicle theft, theft of motor vehicle parts, theft of items from a motor vehicle, and driving while intoxicated. Also, all variables in the system can be searched by type of vehicle.
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