Province installs new traffic cameras, including Paulson Summit

New technology allowed Drive BC to add 22 new cameras this year, delivering 37 more views to help motorists travel more safely, especially during winter.

Included on the list is the Paulson Summit on Highway 3.

With a west view the remote camera shares the site with new weather sensors, leading to a more efficient and reliable system.

It is off grid because there are no available cellular or land line networks, and no power nearby.

The system uses solar power and transmits the weather data and camera images by satellite. This Paulson setup will be a model for installing future similarly remote cameras.

People checking traffic and weather conditions when planning trips on the province’s roads can now access 503 cameras on the total Drive BC webcam network.

The webcams deliver 1,037 views of current road conditions.


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