New Caltrans traffic cameras activated on Central Coast
Caltrans has announced the addition of three new traffic cameras which show real-time traffic conditions on its District 5 web page. These new cameras have been activated in the following locations:
• Southbound U.S. Highway 101 at Santa Claus Lane in Santa Barbara County.
• Southbound U.S. Highway 101 at San Miguel Canyon Road in Monterey County.
N• orthbound U.S. Highway 101 at Santa Barbara Road in San Luis Obispo County.
There are currently nineteen cameras in San Luis Obispo County, seven in Santa Cruz County, six in Monterey County and nine in Santa Barbara County.
The statewide network of cameras can be viewed at: http://www.video.dot.ca.gov . If you have an Apple computer, here’s the latest version of the Media Player for MAC:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/mac/mp9/default.aspx
In addition, motorists may call the automated California Highway Information Network (CHIN) @ 800-427-7623 or use http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ to get current conditions for any highway in the state.