VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic

It would be nice if the app would allow background audio to continue playing when looking at the traffic cameras. It doesn’t really make sense as the traffic cameras do not feature any audio. Therefore music, podcast, audiobook, etc should be allowed to continue playing uninterrupted. Additionally on some of the cameras it can hard to figure out the direction of travel the camera is facing. Thank you.

The new update is multiple steps backwards in terms of ease of use. Before your location and cameras would come right up. Now you have to search and scroll to find your current location and cameras. The camera portion makes no sense now since the cameras are displayed in numerical order but they don’t corespondent to the actual mileage markers. Example. Camera 1 is out in Stanton at mile marker 1. Camera 2 is woodland road in Hampton VA, camera 3 is HRBT and then Camera 4 is back in Stanton at mile marker 1. Additionally site says log in to save favorite cameras but there is no link to allow log in. When you open up the traffic map it defaults to the center of the state out by Lynchburg. This is with location services active all the time. The extra features are nice but too hard to use. Very disappointed with the new update.

I used to be able to get on this app and then zoom right in on the two or three traffic cameras in my area I wanted to see. Now, there’s a landing page with a menu. When I click Traffic Cameras, it goes to the entire list of cameras. I filter by route 81, and it goes to a list of every camera on 81, and there are many. The search box doesn’t seem to do anything, so I can’t narrow down my search. Way too much extra clicking. I just want the map back – it was so much simpler.

My app updated the other day and now it’s so hard to find how to get to anything. It’s not usable for me. Used to you click it and it pulls the map up with accidents and cameras all there in one go. Now you pull up the app and its a bunch of options and you can’t even find the cameras in your area at all. You can’t sort the cameras by location and when you try to search a location nothing ever shows up. Its definitely not usable at all cause I can’t find anything when used to it was all there as soon as the app loaded up.

What’s up with the fact that the app now repeatedly keeps turning itself on in the background consuming power and data? If this isn’t fixed I will have to uninstall it. This would be unfortunate as access to view the traffic cameras is very handy when weather is bad.

I think that this app is extremely useful and has access to all the traffic cameras with most of the time, a good picture. The app is vary well built and a lot of time has been put into it by the busy VDOT. The map concept is well displayed. I just wish other states put as much effort into travel info as the VDOT has!

Version 5.0 does not rotate on my tablet screen. It shows only in portrait and not in landscape. Traffic cameras are no longer able to be swiped to the next camera, touching The arrow, requires looking closely at the screen, which can be dangerous. Hopefully these pictures will be made.

I loved this app before it was updated. Now the app automatically shuts down when you try to open it. I have already deleted the app and reinstalled it and it still does the same thing.

I’ve used this app for quite sometime and never had an issue before the last update. Now the app crashes when you try and open it. The only way around is to download the app again or reboot your phone. But you can only open it once if you close it and try and open it again it crashes.

I enjoy using this app. One recommendation to Trip Notifications...is it possible to add a date feature and not just days of the week? What if you only go to a location monthly or bi-weekly or just once? How the app is set up now, you will be notified weekly until you remove the notification.

Cannot open 95 camera section on app. Tried everything including deleting and reinstalling

Great app for viewing Virginia traffic live cams & checking road conditions—free, just like on their website. What’s not to like? :)

I was able to get into the app about 30 minutes ago with no problem. For some reason, now when I try to see what’s going on with the traffic, it opens for a few seconds and then closes on its own. I removed and reinstalled the app and it’s still crashing... it’s a little frustrating...

The app is very helpful. I’m able to use it to find out when the bridge is open or there is a road closed.

It is unclear to me why the Virginia DOT is spending our tax dollars creating and publishing their own specific app. Stupid strategy. The Google maps and traffic they are using I can get right on my Samsung phone, why do we need this additional app? Just seems like a big waste of tax (millions probably) $$$. Our state gov at work, as usual.

The new interface looks horrible, it takes the ease of access and just throws it out the window. Now you have to sit there for 5 minutes just to find something that was almost immediately available in the previous version. This update was a complete downgrade in all aspects.

Old app worked. I won’t say upgrade. They changed app and it doesn’t work. Too much junk. The old one worked well enough for just seeing traffic and cameras. This is trash and paid for with tax money.

I used to love this app, but after the last update, it won’t stop opening up on its own and reading interstate alerts out loud. No matter what I do. It won’t shut up. If this can’t be stopped, I’m gonna have to delete the app.

Yeah so my app updated a couple of days ago and now I don’t know how to use this app! The traffic camera portion is very confusing and not easy to navigate what so ever. Please give us back the old format of traffic cameras.

With this newest update , lost the ability set to landscape view and lost a previously save favorites

The design isn't too bad. It doesn't seem to be interactive but it does provide the information. However, it provides the data, say for example about road issues during winter storms, in text/paragraph format so you have to sift through each entry for the roads you are looking for. But most lines of text are overwritten with other lines of text. So it's unreadable. :( On the other hand, you can tap to access traffic cams and see the conditions on 95 or other major roads for yourself. That's a nice feature for the big routes.

Crashes immediately when starting on both iPhone and iPad using OS 15.4.1. Restarting phone & iPad doesn’t fix it. For some reason can’t submit problem report using normal process.

Was a great app, but now the app will not stay open. Closes itself out EVERY time I try to use it. Needs to be fixed. I have closed out the app, restarted my phone and even deleted the app and reinstalled it, still doesn’t work.

Never Mind. They are back Was a good App. Cameras have been removed so now it serves no purpose.

I love this app. Precipitation map shows up in all states.

Do not like the update. I used to just be able to look at the map and pick the cameras that I needed. You’ve complicated the process now so I will be deleting this app.

App used to work good but now crashes before it will completely open. iPhone version.

The Message/Twitter no longer works. Getting in touch with someone about this is impossible.

Used this VDOT App for a decade. Love the traffic cameras and issues on I95, Beltway and interchanges. Thank you VDOT.

Hate the update it was perfect before now it just page after page can’t see icons can’t enlarge it says error mite delete it’s HORRIBLE

Twitter feed has not worked for about two years. Info provided is always non-timely. Use Waze for up to date info.

You ruined a perfectly good up with this latest update.

Worthless waste of space. Roadwork for 20 miles. Exits closed causing a detour back to point of origin. Had to start over on backroads. Layers set correctly but app gives an all clear.

What the heck happened?!? This new release is HORRIBLE. Please reactivate the last version. It was useful. This one is just frustrating.

Ugh no updated format is awful. Laggy. Aggravating and barley usable.

When it works it’s great! But every time I’ve used it lately it crashes immediately. Time for an app fix.

This is ridiculous. Who do you have to complicate things to add more options?

And then you suggest downloading app which really provides no updates. Pointless.

Went from a very useful tool in the Hampton Roads area to complete garbage with the “new and improved” update.

The new update is horrible.

This app no longer works. It just closes.

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Feb. 01,2020 After updating my IOS on my Apple IPhone 8+, This app became incompatible. It closes as soon as I try to open it on my IPhone 8+. Please fix it so that it becomes compatible again. I use this app heavily. I depend on it working , completely . CWM ( users initials ) App crashes constantly after updating my IPhone 8+ to IOS 13.3.1 on February 01,2020 Update : February 13,2020... Still the same, top crashes trying to open the app . My phone gets excellent signal strength 4 bars of Att LTE . I am a VDOT employee and require this app to function on my Apple IPhone 8+ . CWM ( Users Initials ) . Get it done , I require this app , used often on my Job . Friday, February 14, will NOT open ... top crashes on my Apple IPhone 8+ which my IOS is kept updated and my VDOT 511 app is kept up to date ! Two updates ago the app worked fine on my Apple device but now your updates on MY phone have made it NON FUNCTIONAL. I am a VDOT employee and need this app functional out in the field , not on WIFI , please ! Wednesday, February 19,2020 While at work , out in the Field of HRBT facility, this app still crashes on MY IPhone . When at home on a WiFi Network , app does NOT crash but it does NOY display video of VDOT 511 cameras on the VDOT facility, other traffic in the area and statewide show up OK. Another IPhone 8+ reacts simarly on this app . WTHeck ? Please fix it February 20,2020 App is still NOT working outdoors where there is no WiFi . I get home from work, this app opens as usual . Outdoors away from WiFi this app still crashes at the open, top crash . I work at the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel on I-64 and on WiFi I still cannot view the public VDOT -511 traffic cams will not load, however other traffic cams around SE Virginia and state wide load and display properly . Why are the I-64 HRBT cameras not displaying ? But then while I am away from any good WiFi all I get is Top Crashes on my IPhone 8Plus ! Friday, Morning, February 21,2020 The app does NOT top crash now. Best app on my IPhone as long as it functions properly and as a VDOT Employee I rely on VDOT 511 app to function properly . This moment , this morning... this app is a perfect 10 ! Thank you to whom ever fixed it ! Saturday Morning, February 22,2020 Honestly had several hours where this app worked for me just fine, now early Saturday morning it’s gone back to “TOP CRASHES “... who ever had fixed the problem, now they removed the “fix” , why the heck ??? March 15,2020 Specific Camera NOT showing on the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Facility...North Island,Mile Marker 269.2/HRBT/North Island Tower NOT SHOWING,just a grey screen , Why ? All other HRBT cameras are turned on, why is this one different ? This camera has NOT been showing since February 01,2020 ...that’s 6 whole weeks. Get VDOT /HRBT to turn this last remaining camera ON !!!!!!

While the application is not functionally bad, it needs more work. For example it needs user preferences and account information including cams to be loaded from user web account and notification settings. Audio needed to be set to have silence option in the setup. User should be able to set Route preferences Add more routes to tweet and travel time including to DC. Some cameras don't have the correct exit number. It would be nice to be able to copy incident information. This could be helpful in court where you can submit this information for a proof of congestion, or for any other reason. Also it would nice to be able to see exit number on the map. MMS Notification comes from new ID every time, it would be nice if the all come from same ID, so the can be grouped together, instead of flooding the MMS with a newer folder every time you receive a notify. Also if the MMS could include the incident hyperlink where a user can click and lunch app with incident on focus. Female text to speech engine is horrible and needed a better voice. Being said, I am only saying all the above, because this app can make Virginian life much better. However don't be discouraged by my comments, I only said so, because I saw the many potentials this app had. This app still puts many other traffic applications to shame.

I’m seriously impressed with this brand new version. It truly is a new app altogether and far better thought out then any of the previous iterations. It is important to keep in mind that the interface has a lot of small icons and elements that require more concentration than a navigation app; So I strongly recommend no one use it when traveling at normal highway speeds. That being said, when stuck in slow moving traffic where I can look at it safely it has helped me in trying to figure out if I should abandon my current route or stick with it. I strongly recommend setting your home and work destinations and marking your favorite cameras to make your use of the app even safer.

I can't believe I'm saying this about an app that was designed by any government entity, but this may be one of the best apps I've ever downloaded – definitely the most useful. It is very intuitive and user-friendly and tells you everything you need to know when traveling in Virginia – at least the Hampton Roads area. The video camera feature gives you such good information, that I will never get rid of this app. Good job VDOT!

Great potential and value to travelers in Virginia!! As with many new apps, this one is a little buggy. Cameras do not always display. Sometimes when you select one, the location displays for a moment, then goes away without ever actually displaying the video. Hopefully this will be an easy fix in an update. May have missed them on the map, but showing the location of rest stops would also have value. With a couple of tweaks, VA will have the best Free travel app out there!!

I read some negative reviews and scoffed. I find the app excellent and informative with realtime updates. It includes access to all highway cameras that you can favorite for quick reference later. Yes the zoom levels could be better but it remains more than functional in its current state. The app also includes all twitter messages from VDOT so you don't actually have to follow to get them.

You have to agree to not drive and use the app. It says to use a hands-free device if you're driving. But the robot lady is so hard to understand that you have to look at the map to figure out what is going on. The app also continues to run on my iPhone in the background and won't allow music to play unless I kill the app. I do like the video of current traffic cams, but it seems like they will only load half the time. Could be a great app, but is very frustrating and less then what you would expect in its current state.

I use this app religiously during the work week. Having a real-time view at the traffic in Northern Virginia is invaluable. Lots of potential to make this app even better. Not to mention, it isn't publicized heavily, I happened to download this just searching for some type of traffic alert app. Definitely needs to be shared with more commuters as it is currently a best kept secret.