NCDOT Features

Bike to Work Day - Got to Ride NC 2011

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:59:00 +0000

On May 20, communities across North Carolina celebrated national Bike to Work Day, with events designed to encourage the use of bikes as an alternative to the daily commute. In the capital city, the N.C. Department of Transportation teamed up with GoTriangle,SmartCommute@RTP and the City of Raleigh to host the Got to Ride NC Bike to Work Day ride.

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Bruce Hermann - Cyclist

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Mon, 16 May 2011 19:32:00 +0000

Like millions of North Carolinians, Bruce Hermann commutes to work. But he does not drive a car, or take the ferry or train. He rides his bike.

Hermann’s life-long love for two-wheeled transportation almost came to tragic end two years ago as he pedaled the 12 miles to his Winston-Salem home. Here is his story.

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NCDOT 2040 Plan

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:49:00 +0000

Public Service Announcement encouraging residents to share their thoughts on transportation planning for the future.

Read more about NCDOT's 2040 Plan.

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NCDOT Mobile: Know Before You Go (Smart Driver)

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:25:00 +0000

The N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists to "Know Before You Go." Before you get in the car, go to m.ncdot.gov to get the latest travel information on your smartphone. Beat traffic, construction and more!

NCDOT Mobile is a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type “m.ncdot.gov” into the browser on your smartphone. Then, bookmark it and save it to your phone’s home screen for future reference.

Since it is web-based, NCDOT Mobile is designed to be compatible on a variety of smartphones, including the iPhone, Android and newer Blackberry phones. While it is accessible on PC's, it is designed for the small screen, and is only fully functional on smartphones. It may not display correctly on Internet Explorer 8 browsers.

Key features include:
Real-time traffic information that works with the phone’s built-in maps,GPS and wireless location services;
Searchable DMV office locations that also work with your phone’s mapping capabilities;
Searchable Rest Area locations;
Ferry and Amtrak schedule information;
NCDOT Twitter messages; and
NCDOT News.

For more information on NCDOT Mobile, click here.

Download PSA here.

NCDOT Mobile: Know Before You Go (Smart Guy)

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:48:00 +0000

The N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists to "Know Before You Go." Before you get in the car, go to m.ncdot.gov to get the latest travel information on your smartphone. Beat traffic, construction and more!

NCDOT Mobile is a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type “m.ncdot.gov” into the browser on your smartphone. Then, bookmark it and save it to your phone’s home screen for future reference.

Since it is web-based, NCDOT Mobile is designed to be compatible on a variety of smartphones, including the iPhone, Android and newer Blackberry phones. While it is accessible on PC's, it is designed for the small screen, and is only fully functional on smartphones. It may not display correctly on Internet Explorer 8 browsers.

Key features include:
Real-time traffic information that works with the phone’s built-in maps,GPS and wireless location services;
Searchable DMV office locations that also work with your phone’s mapping capabilities;
Searchable Rest Area locations;
Ferry and Amtrak schedule information;
NCDOT Twitter messages; and
NCDOT News.

For more info on NCDOT Mobile, click here.

Download the PSA here.

NCDOT Mobile: Know Before You Go (Smart Travelers)

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:29:00 +0000

The N.C. Department of Transportation reminds motorists to "Know Before You Go." Before you get in the car, go to m.ncdot.gov to get the latest travel information on your smartphone. Beat traffic, construction and more!

NCDOT Mobile is a phone-friendly version of the NCDOT website. To access it, type “m.ncdot.gov” into the browser on your smartphone. Then, bookmark it and save it to your phone’s home screen for future reference.

Since it is web-based, NCDOT Mobile is designed to be compatible on a variety of smartphones, including the iPhone, Android and newer Blackberry phones. While it is accessible on PC's, it is designed for the small screen, and is only fully functional on smartphones. It may not display correctly on Internet Explorer 8 browsers.

Key features include:
Real-time traffic information that works with the phone’s built-in maps,GPS and wireless location services;
Searchable DMV office locations that also work with your phone’s mapping capabilities;
Searchable Rest Area locations;
Ferry and Amtrak schedule information;
NCDOT Twitter messages; and
NCDOT News.

For more info on NCDOT Mobile, click here.

Download video here.

NCDOT Crews: Truck Inspection

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:09:00 +0000

Johnston County’s Doug Williams, a transportation supervisor for the N.C. Department of Transportation, discusses the commitment crew members make to the public when winter weather hits in three brief videos now available.

In this video, Williams details ;the steps drivers take to make sure their trucks are ready before hitting the roads.

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NCDOT Crews: Living on Call

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:53:00 +0000

Johnston County’s Doug Williams, a transportation supervisor for the N.C. Department of Transportation, discusses the commitment crew members make to the public when winter weather hits.

Williams talks about how workers put their personal lives on hold to make sure roads are safe for the public.

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NCDOT Crews: Snow v. Ice

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:14:00 +0000

NCDOT Transportation Supervisor Doug Williams discusses the difference between treating snow and treating ice. North Carolina's first winter storm of 2011 hits the state on January 10, bringing with it a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and a whole host of challenges when it comes to keeping the roads clear and safe.

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Planting the Future: North Carolina's Wildflower Program

llschell@ncdot.gov (North Carolina Department of Transportation) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:32:00 +0000

The N.C. Department of Transportation's Wildflower Program is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This video shows how the program to beautify the state's highways got started and how far it's come over the past two and a half decades.

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