# UDOT Traffic

> Provides travelers w/mobile access to info for State of Utah roadways from UDOT

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.transcore.android.commuterLink](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.transcore.android.commuterLink)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.transcore.android.commuterLink`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** UDOT
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 500,535
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (1,504 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-23
- **First published:** 2011-11-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transcore.android.commuterLink)
- **Website:** [http://udottraffic.utah.gov](http://udottraffic.utah.gov/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.udot.utah.gov/connect/2010/09/15/privacy-policy-statement/](https://www.udot.utah.gov/connect/2010/09/15/privacy-policy-statement/)

## Description

The UDOT Traffic Chrome extension delivers real-time information on Utah's roadways directly from the Utah Department of Transportation's Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Key features include an interactive, zoomable map displaying current traffic conditions, accidents, road construction, and special event impacts such as sports games. Users can also view live images from CCTV traffic cameras, electronic roadway sign messages, and access current road weather conditions along with forecasts.

Designed to enhance commuter safety and efficiency, UDOT’s ITS integrates advanced technologies like traffic sensors and weather monitoring to provide timely updates that save lives, time, and money. This extension is an essential tool for anyone traveling Utah roads, ensuring they stay informed about seasonal closures and traffic hazards before hitting the road.

## Rankings

- #99,838 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `androidx.car.app.ACCESS_SURFACE`
- `androidx.car.app.NAVIGATION_TEMPLATES`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.transcore.android.commuterLink.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.transcore.android.commuterLink.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

Users broadly rely on UDOT Traffic for webcams and travel conditions, with many praising accuracy and usefulness for rural routes and winter planning. However, recurring complaints cover privacy (location tracking), camera reliability (many feeds down or not loading), usability (non-intuitive navigation, limited map features, no zoom), and stability (crashes, login issues). Some reviews note recent updates improved usability, but a sizable portion still views the app as unreliable and intrusive, needing a more dependable, user-friendly experience.

### Pros

- Access to webcams and real-time travel conditions for planning and routing.
- Push notifications about delays and road closures are useful.
- Generally accurate and up-to-date road conditions, especially for rural Wasatch Front and cross-state travel.
- Recent updates have improved usability and made the app more friendly.

### Cons

- Requires location tracking/permissions (even when not in use), raising privacy concerns.
- Camera feeds are frequently down or unreliable, reducing usefulness.
- Non-intuitive UI and navigation, with limited map features and no zoom on images.
- Stability issues such as crashes, apps not opening, and odd UI behavior.
- Some alerts and data can be irrelevant to the user’s route and mis-targeted.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.transcore.android.commuterLink)