From the ‘in case you wondered too’ file: Morgan Junction cams

SDOT crews are working at Fauntleroy/California in Morgan Junction again today – but what they’re installing atop traffic signals is different from what they were working on in The (Alaska) Junction last week. In this case, they’re putting up cameras. We asked SDOT if these might be additions to the city’s webcam lineup, but spokesperson Marybeth Turner says no:

Video detection cameras are being installed for north and southbound traffic at California Avenue SW and Fauntleroy. The system detects motor vehicles as well as bicycles and takes the place of loop detectors imbedded in the pavement. The cameras process the image internally and pass detection information to the equipment (the signal controller) that controls the operation of the traffic signals at that intersection. No images are retained or distributed to other locations.

Todd August 16, 2011 (12:29 pm)

No images are retained or distributed to other locations…yet.

Scar August 16, 2011 (2:02 pm)

Big Gov’ment coming to getcha.

gene August 16, 2011 (4:24 pm)

Having sit on a bicycle waiting for the light (to never) change, I’m hoping this works better. Having said that, I’m not a fan of more permanent government (or anyone else) cameras in the community.

redblack August 17, 2011 (7:19 am)

that intersection is a PITA, and i’m sure that the funds were procured and allocated to such projects months ago. but i think maybe SDOT should prioritize a little better.