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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is pleased to announce a new Web site where the public can now access ODOT's traffic monitoring system. The site provides pictures of Oklahoma City and Tulsa metro highway and interstate traffic. The Web site is located at www.oktraffic.org and is overseen by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Drivers will be able to access the new traffic monitoring site from any computer with Internet access. Users can view traffic conditions, refreshing less than every two minutes. After agreeing to user terms, drivers can navigate the site and choose among 17 Oklahoma camera locations or 12 in Tulsa, each displaying multiple stationary views. From the site, drivers can see traffic conditions and make route decisions based on content, ultimately saving time and gas.

''This is a monumental step for the public and the department. We are please to be able to share images and help motorists with making informed driving decisions. Accessing the Web site before traveling has several benefits such as cutting down delays, emissions and stress. With the cost of gas on the rise, a few miles saved can make a lot of difference,'' ODOT Director Gary Ridley said.

The traffic monitoring Web site is one of many phases being implemented under ODOT's federally-funded Intelligent Transportation System program. To date, the ITS program has invested approximately $9 million in traffic monitoring systems which includes all necessary equipment, Web site maintenance as well as 18 strategically-placed Dynamic Message Signs across the metros. The DMS boards provide real-time information to motorists.

Support from the Federal Highway Administration and the University of Oklahoma has been integral in assisting program implementation. Future plans will allow expansion on both the road and on the Web with more real-time DMS boards planned as well as increased coverage on the Web.

To access the ODOT Traffic Monitoring Web site, visit www.oktraffic.org or click the link from the ODOT Web page www.okladot.state.ok.us