Road511 Connector for AI agents.
8 live capabilities
Monitor real-time traffic incidents and road conditions across North America.
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Why people use Road511
Road511 for Real-Time Traffic Incident Monitoring
This Connector puts all that data into one place. You just ask your agent about closures or construction and it pulls the latest info from the Road511 network. You get a single source of truth for North American traffic without the headache.
What Vinkius changes
You get real-time traffic intelligence without switching tabs.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Rerouting a delayed delivery
A dispatcher asks the agent to find all construction on I-95.
- Real-world use case 02
Planning a cross-country EV trip
A driver asks for chargers near Denver and checks for snow.
- Real-world use case 03
Analyzing regional safety patterns
A city planner uses get_trends to see if accidents are increasing in a specific zone over the last month to request more patrols.
Complete set · 8capabilities
The complete Road511 capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Road511.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Road511.
- 01 Capability
Get events geojson
Get traffic events in GeoJSON format for mapping. It's perfect for spatial analysis and GIS integration.
- 02 Capability
Get events
Get live incidents, construction, and closures across the US and Canada. Use it for real-time awareness.
- 03 Capability
Get features geojson
Get infrastructure features like cameras and chargers in GeoJSON format. This is great for custom dashboards.
- 04 Capability
Get features
Get details on traffic cameras, EV chargers, and rest areas. Use this to find specific road infrastructure.
05—08
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 8 available through Road511.
- 05 Capability
Get health
Check the API status and data freshness for specific jurisdictions. Use it to verify your data is live.
- 06 Capability
Get summary
Get a high-level count of active incidents and system health. This gives you a quick overview of the network.
- 07 Capability
Get trends
Get time-series data on incident counts and severity distributions. Use it to study traffic patterns.
- 08 Capability
Get clearance
Get average resolution times for incidents to see how fast roads clear. This helps with operational planning.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Road511 to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Road511 from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sFyY9PoyzFCYQa4rnAAQrpyyx6XsNiFHRVdtc5lf/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Road511, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Road511 for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sFyY9PoyzFCYQa4rnAAQrpyyx6XsNiFHRVdtc5lf/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Road511 URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Road511 in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"road511": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sFyY9PoyzFCYQa4rnAAQrpyyx6XsNiFHRVdtc5lf/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Road511
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Road511, help me...". 8 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"road511": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sFyY9PoyzFCYQa4rnAAQrpyyx6XsNiFHRVdtc5lf/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Road511
Ask Copilot: "Using Road511, help me...". 8 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"road511": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sFyY9PoyzFCYQa4rnAAQrpyyx6XsNiFHRVdtc5lf/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Road511
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Road511, help me...". 8 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"road511": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sFyY9PoyzFCYQa4rnAAQrpyyx6XsNiFHRVdtc5lf/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Road511
Ask Cline: "Using Road511, help me...". 8 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add road511 --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_sFyY9PoyzFCYQa4rnAAQrpyyx6XsNiFHRVdtc5lf/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Road511
Ask Claude: "Using Road511, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Road511 can move forward.
It's for anyone who needs to know what's happening on the road right now. If you're tired of manual traffic monitoring or need to coordinate logistics across state lines, this is for you.
Fleet Manager
Coordinates truck routes and avoids construction delays in real-time to keep drivers moving.
Logistics Coordinator
Monitors highway closures and weather hazards to keep delivery schedules on track.
EV Road Tripper
Plans long-distance charging stops and checks weather safety before heading out.
Traffic Analyst
Pulls incident trends and resolution metrics for regional safety and planning reports.
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Before you connect
Questions about Road511.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Road511 MCP show me live traffic cameras?
Yes, it can find live traffic camera feeds across North America. Your agent can locate cameras near specific coordinates or highways to give you a visual look at the road.
Does Road511 MCP work for both the US and Canada?
It covers both. You can pull real-time traffic data, incidents, and road conditions for all 50 US states and 13 Canadian provinces.
How can I use Road511 MCP to plan EV charging stops?
You can ask your agent to find charging stations along a specific route. It pulls data on station locations and status to help you plan your trip without stopping to search manually.
Can Road511 MCP provide data for my own mapping app?
Yes, it provides data in GeoJSON format. This makes it easy to integrate traffic events, road conditions, and infrastructure features directly into your own GIS capabilities or dashboards.
How accurate is the traffic data from Road511 MCP?
The data is pulled directly from official state and provincial sources. It includes real-time updates on incidents, weather, and road conditions with a very low average refresh rate.
Can Road511 MCP help me find construction zones for my fleet?
Absolutely. You can ask your agent to list all active construction zones in a specific state or jurisdiction to help you route your fleet around delays.
Can my AI check for traffic incidents on a specific highway like I-405 in California?
Yes! Use the get_events capability with road=I-405 and jurisdiction=CA to filter incidents specifically on that highway. You can further filter by type (incidents, construction, closures) and severity (minor, moderate, major, critical). The results include incident descriptions, affected lanes, estimated clearance times, and alternate route suggestions. For mapping visualization, use get_events_geojson to get the same data in GeoJSON format ready for Mapbox or Leaflet.
How do I find traffic cameras and EV charging stations along my route?
Use the get_features capability with type=cameras to find all traffic cameras in a jurisdiction, or type=ev_chargers for EV charging stations. You can filter by bounding box (bbox) or by radius from a lat/lon point. For mapping applications, use get_features_geojson which returns data in GeoJSON format ready for direct integration with mapping libraries. Camera features include live stream URLs and road conditions include surface status and weather impacts.
Can I analyze traffic incident trends to understand if traffic is getting worse in my state?
Absolutely! Use get_trends with your jurisdiction code (e.g., jurisdiction=CA for California) to get time-series incident data showing whether incidents are increasing, decreasing, or stable over time. Use get_clearance to understand how quickly incidents are being resolved (P50 median and P95 resolution times). Combined with get_summary for current snapshot data, you can build comprehensive traffic safety and efficiency reports. This is perfect for transportation planning, resource allocation, and operational performance benchmarking.
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