511 for traffic information.

According to today's Sun-Times, IDOT is looking to create 5-1-1 as a number for citizens to call for information on traffic congestion and foul weather.

Great, now there can be an onslaught of people calling 911 and tying up the lines even more because they don't know how to the dial a phone. Just like with 411, just like with 611, and just like with 311.

311 has been around for more than 5 years and people are still calling 911 asking "What's the number to 311?" Can't wait to see what 511 brings. Calls will ring in to 911 with people saying "I know it's not an emergency, but...what's that number that's plastered all over the news and the CTA buses that you can call for traffic information again?"