Comments on: KHCW offers live traffic camera video service

By: S. Kabelowsky

S. Kabelowsky — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:16:08 +0000

I do all of my Web surfing while driving…

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:24:48 +0000

Is this more useful than say having an in-car navigation system that can suggest alternate routes?

By: Charles

Charles — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:56:51 +0000

That’s really cool. I’m glad to see that technology being implemented in more places. WOODTV8 allows you to see some cameras on the go (click my name), but I don’t think it’s nearly the number of KHCW’s service. (Although, I’m sure Houston warrants more cameras than Grand Rapids!)

By: Alan A. Reiter

Alan A. Reiter — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:02:45 +0000

I just downloaded the app to my BlackBerry Curve 8320 via T-Mobile (in the Washington, D.C. area) and it seems to work okay.

I entered my phone’s number on CW 39’s Web page, received an SMS with a link to download the file, that downloaded in seconds.

You can see individual frames of the cameras or “real-time” traffic video. For the latter, you need to go to “Settings” and click “Continuous Refresh.”

(I’m a wireless data consultant and, as a general tip, whenever you download an app to your phone, it’s a very good idea to look at “settings.”)

I wish every jurisdiction would offer such a traffic service (security concerns notwithstanding).

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:14:01 +0000

Now these people have your cell phone number. Just go the mobile version of Transtar for all the cameras (with no advertising and it’s free..)