Joe Fox, a public relations representative for the electronic mapping firm  NAVTEQ,, is passing along some information about resources that could be useful for travelers over the Memorial Day holiday. To save you a step, the city code for Baltimore is BLT.

Here's what he has for you:

Here are three easy ways to receive Traffic.com alerts:

1.    Visit the NAVTEQ Traffic.com mobile website on your cell phone or PDA. The site is free, and the content can be invaluable.

2.    Save 1-866-MY-TRAFC (1-866-698-7232) to a phone favorites list before leaving home. This free hotline provides speed dial access to NAVTEQ Traffic.com-ideal for avoiding heavy traffic, construction, and accidents on your long weekend trip.

3.    Send a SMS text message to get real-time traffic information for city hotspots. Simply text your CITY CODE, (NY, CHIC, PHL, LA, etc.) to TRAFC (87232). City codes can be found here. 

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