So, what are the cameras we see on traffic light poles?
These cameras are replacing the more traditional sensors installed in the roadway that detect vehicles and trigger the traffic lights. For example, at the intersection of Lindell and Flamingo roads, Lindell is considered a secondary street. When the camera sees the traffic flow on Lindell has passed through the intersection, it will switch the green light to the busier Flamingo. Speaking of cameras, Robert wants to know about those on our valley’s freeways: Can a person access accident footage captured by these cameras to determine who might have been at fault? Nope. The cameras monitor traffic in real time for the Regional Transportation Commission’s Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation, FAST. One of the purposes for the cameras is to let drivers know how long it will take to drive, for example, from Sahara Avenue to the Las Vegas Beltway. The images are immediately flushed away. If you have a question, tip or tirade, call Adrienne Packer at (702) 387-2904, or send an e-mail
