Pa. Turnpike to Launch Innovative Smartphone App for Travelers on Friday
Free iPhone and Droid application available in time for Labor Day travel.
HARRISBURG, PA (08/31/2011)(readMedia)-- Just in time for the Labor Day weekend, officials from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission on Friday will unveil a new smartphone application (app) that will help enhance safety and reduce anxiety for those travelling on the Pa. Turnpike. The free app offers an innovative way for customers to hear what's happening on the road.
| WHO: | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officials along with representatives from the app sponsor, State Farm and developer, Voicenet |
| WHAT: | New Smartphone App Launch |
| WHEN: | Friday September 02, 2011 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
| WHERE: | Pa. Turnpike Main Office 700 S. Eisenhower Blvd. Middletown, Pennsylvania 17057 |
| NOTES: | All speakers will be available for interviews after the event; turnpike staff can take reporters on the turnpike with a smartphone to show how the app works. |
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