Say hello to the transformed 511PA
Welcome to 511 PA
Get started to discover new and exciting features!
Signing up with 511PA
- Creating an account is NOT mandatory on this website; however if you do, you’ll be able to personalize your experience and receive traffic alerts.
- Select ‘Sign Up’ from the menu options in the top right corner
- You can now sign up with either your email or phone number.
- Enter your information and click Sign up button. Verify your account by clicking on the confirmation link that will be sent to your email or SMS.
Creating & Saving a Customized Route
- Enter your start and end locations by typing the addresses into the address fields. Alternatively, you may also right click on the map. Once you have entered the route locations, click ‘Drive’
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- Review the routes generated and select the one that suits you best.
- When done, enter a name for your route and click ‘Save’.
Creating an Alert for your Route
- Once your route is saved, you will be asked if you want to be notified of events on this route. Click ‘Create Route Notification’
- You will be redirected to the alert creation page. Enter the required information for your route, select a delivery option (email or SMS), and click ‘Save’.
- You will now be notified of any future events that affect your route.
Welcome to 511PA
Get started to discover new and exciting features!
Signing up with 511PA
- Select ‘Sign Up’ from the menu options in the top right corner
- You can now sign up with either your email or phone number.
- Enter your information and click Sign up button. Verify your account by clicking on the confirmation link that will be sent to your email or SMS.
Creating & Saving a Customized Route
- Enter your start and end locations by typing the addresses into the address fields. Alternatively, you may also right click on the map, select a location from the available options, and select whether the location will be the start or end of your trip. Once you have entered the route locations, click ‘Drive’
.
- Review the routes generated and select the one that suits you best.
- When done, enter a name for your route and click ‘Save’.
Creating an Alert for your Route
- In the Manage My Routes table, find the route that you previously saved that you would like to create an alert for and click ‘Create Alert’.
- You will be redirected to the alert creation page. Enter the required information for your route, select a delivery option (email or SMS), and click ‘Save’.
- You will now be notified of any future events that affect your route.
Human Trafficking Prevention
What is Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is the exploitation of people through force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of forced labor or sexual servitude. It can happen anywhere – including airports, bus stops, train stations, rest stops, and hotels across Pennsylvania.
- Sex Trafficking: When someone is forced or coerced into engaging in commercial sex acts - often through threats of force or violence or promises of a better life
- Labor Trafficking: When someone is forced to work against their will – often through threats, debt, or control of documents
Recognize the Signs
Be alert for travelers who:
- Show signs of abuse, malnourishment, or exhaustion
- Avoid eye contract, appear fearful of authority, or act coached
- Lack control of ID, tickets, or money
- Wear clothing that doesn’t match the situation or season
Report Suspicious Activity
Never approach a suspected trafficker directly. Instead:
- Note details (location, vehicle, physical descriptions of people)
- Contact the Pennsylvania State Police Human Trafficking Tipline
- Via phone: 1-888-292-1919
- Via email: tips@pa.gov
- In an emergency, always call 911 first!
Remember
- If you suspect a trafficking situation, call the tipline immediately. When traffickers keep their victims in transit, time is of the essence.
- No tip is insignificant. Trusting your gut instinct is crucial.
The transportation sector offers a frontline defense against human trafficking when informed transportation personnel and travelers are equipped to recognize and report suspected instances of the crime.