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RIDESHARE - Construction information

Check on the construction projects you commute through for up to date road construction information.

Commuting through construction zones

• Carpooling is a great way to reduce congestion if you commute through a construction zone.
• Construction workers are also safer when there is less congestion in work zones.
• Carpooling with one other person would reduce construction congestion in half.

Travel/construction project information

• Construction project information
• Wisconsin 511 travel information for current traffic information updated hourly.
  • Congestion information
  • Real-time freeway camera images
  • Lane and ramp closures
  • More...
• Work zones and detours (updated biweekly)
• Current Chicago congestion levels

Listen to RIDESHARE commercials regarding construction

• Radio ad - Do the math - Construction crew mathematically work out that ridesharing could cut the number of cars coming through the construction zone. Playing time 00:01:00 Audio transcript
• Radio ad - 3 to 1 rule - When three lanes get reduced to one, carpooling is the answer. Playing time 00:01:00 Audio transcript
• Radio ad - The referral - Construction worker who wants to be safe is so impressed with the value of ridesharing that he talks it up in all circumstances. Playing time 00:01:00 Audio transcript

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Questions about the content of this page, contact:
Karen Schmiechen, karen.schmiechen@dot.wi.gov
Last modified: March 27, 2013