NITTEC Information
Q: My group would like to tour the Traffic Operations Center (TOC), what is
required to make arrangements?
A: Please contact the Administrative offices of NITTEC at
webmaster@nittec.org with your group
and contact information.
Q:
When is the construction information updated?
A:
This information is updated on Friday of each week.
Camera Information
Q:
What are the cameras along the highway used for?
A:
The cameras help our Traffic Operations Center (TOC) verify traffic
conditions and manage the Regions roadway network.
Q:
How often are the camera images updated?
A:
The camera images update approximately every 60 seconds.
Q:
Why are certain cameras indicating Image Not Available?
A:
Camera images are not available if a camera is not functioning properly.
Q:
How can I tell which direction a camera is facing?
A:
Click the camera icon on the map view, a window will open with the camera image.
Select the link "Which way is the camera pointing" to view the image
you would see when the camera is pointing a specific direction.
Q:
Will more cameras be installed and if so where?
A:
Current plans include the installation of additional cameras along the
I-90, I-290, and I-190.
Q:
Are you collecting my personal information?
A:
No information is collected.
Q:
Are the camera images recorded?
A:
No.
Message Sign Information
Q:
Who determines what message is put on the Dynamic Message Sign?
A:
The Traffic Operations Center (TOC) Operators develop the sign message
from a list of predefined messages.
Q:
The Dynamic Message Sign is blank, is the sign working?
A:
Yes, a blank sign means that there is no traffic information to report
at this time.
Q:
When I drove under a Dynamic Message Sign, the message said "Right lane
closed at Harlem". When I got there, it was not closed, why was the
message displayed?
A:
Depending on the distance, a Dynamic Message Sign may contain
information that was present at the time, but may have cleared by
the time motorists arrive at that location.
Speed Link Information
Q:
What do the color coded overlay speed links represent?
A:
The average travel speed on the roadway based on current conditions
displayed as per the color coded legend.
Q:
How often are the average speeds updated on the map?
A:
The speed links update approximately every 60 seconds.
Q:
What does No Data mean?
A:
The device that measures the speed is not functioning.
Q:
What does No Instrumentation mean?
A:
The section of roadway in question does not have equipment to measure
speeds deployed for use.