How Long Will My Silicon Valley Commute Take?

Traffic in the Bay Area is predictably unpredictable. Fortunately, 511.org provides real-time traffic updates that are accessible over the web or from your phone by dialing 5-1-1. There is also a test site where you can customize your driving time updates for up to four trips. 

511.org Driving Time Map Image

511.org covers the entire Bay Area including San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Marin Counties. Silicon Valley coverage includes all the major thoroughfares like US-101, I-280, I-880, Highway 92, Highway 85, and Highway 84, plus both the San Mateo Bridge and the Dumbarton Bridge.

The Silicon Valley Public Transportation Wizard

Navigating the acronym soup of only Silicon Valley public transportation systems is much easier because of the 511.org TakeTransit Trip Planner. Just enter your starting point and destination, and it'll tell you not only what to take, but provide you schedule info and how much it will cost.

511.org TakeTransit Trip Planner Coverage Map

The system comes with a handy map of all the areas it covers. You'll not only find the basics like the VTA, SamTrans, BART, MUNI, and ACE, but also connections with the Stanford Marguerite Shuttle and the Golden Gate, Harbor Bay, and Vallejo ferries