coastal
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I found the following on a Caltrans FAQ; it sounds like their traffic cameras are like webcams, which stream live images but don't retain data. Perhaps CHP has a different system, but I really can't think of any event I've seen footage of, that wasn't shot by a TV helicopter...I'm still looking, SunnieRN, because now I'm curious. Maybe Homeland Security has something...Coastal, I see that you updated your post, so double thanks!! :great:
The reason I asked, was to see if there are any cameras that may have recorded the traffic the night that Rebecca died. Iam wondering about traffic between midnight and three am in particular.
Thanks again!!
http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist2/cctv/faqs.htm#heading
What does Caltrans use the CCTV's for?
The primary uses for the cameras are:
(1) To provide motorists visual verification of weather and traffic conditions to make informed travel decisions.
(2) To provide Caltrans visual information to improve response to traffic and/or weather related incidences on the highways.
Why aren't the CCTV's updated more often or broadcast live video?
Most of the district CCTV sites are in very remote locations with only limited communications available. Broadcast live video requires a fairly high bandwidth communications infrastructure that is "always connected" to the site. This kind of infrastructure either is not available or is prohibitively expensive at most of our camera locations. CCTV still images could be updated more frequently than once an hour, but that would result in greater communication costs. As with any responsible organization, Caltrans' strives to provide the best service possible with its limited resources.