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 Texas was the first state to provide wireless
Internet access at safety rest
areas for use by the public. Wireless Internet service allows travelers,
business users, recreational vehicle drivers and commercial truck operators to
access e-mail, connect with their offices and get updates on weather, traffic and
other useful information. You can access the Internet from your vehicle, at the
picnic arbors, in and around the buildings or from all points in-between.
Continuous driving causes driver fatigue, which is a major cause of serious
accidents. Wireless Internet service, along with other exciting and attractive
features at TxDOT's new generation of safety rest areas, entices drivers to make
regular stops and then return to the road rested and more alert. This service is
provided by TxDOT, in partnership with Road
Connect wireless Internet service. It is available at each of our safety
rest areas and travel information centers, which can be viewed on our
interactive map.
When you connect to the Internet from one of these locations, your browser will open the
TexTreks Web site. Use it to view maps, get local weather information
and find
where to stay, Texas events, road conditions or safety tips. You can also learn
about local communities and get
tourism or cultural information from TravelTex.com,
Texas Historical Commission,
Texas Parks and Wildlife
and
Texas Commission on the Arts. |
