New technology helped DriveBC add 22 new cameras in The expansion delivers 37 more views to help motorists travel more safely, especially during winter, says the Ministry of Transportation and Transit in a news release yesterday between Christmas and New Year. The webcams deliver 1, views of current road conditions.
Where technically feasible, ministry crews strategically locate the webcams throughout B. Many DriveBC cameras are pan-tilt-zoom cameras that can deliver several views from a single position.
On the Lower Mainland, many intersection cameras provide images of four or more positions. Highway 14 at West Shore Parkway now has a camera with north, west and east views, as one component of the completed Highway 14 corridor improvements program between Langford and Sooke. The DriveBC cameras in some cases protect privacy. For example, the Highway 3A webcam view uses a pixelated mask to avoid showing private property.
But the proliferation of cameras for the convenience of drivers far overshadows any discussion about public privacy concerns. That debate seems to be long-past. In addition to providing information about weather, road and traffic conditions, DriveBC has links to information about border delays, inland ferries, ongoing construction projects and tips for how to drive safely in winter conditions.
DriveBC is accepting public feedback on its redesigned web portal to replace the existing website next year. The new site will include a simplified map, clearer event notification, new advisory features and better mobile usability. Sign in.
