Tracking traffic in the Capital Region: How New York State keeps commuters safe on the roads
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NewsChannel 13 looks at your morning, afternoon, and evening commutes with our First Warning Traffic Cams.
However, our check of the roads is only a fraction of what the New York State Department of Transportation does around the clock to keep drivers safe.
Operators track traffic 24/7 through live camera feeds, alerting commuters and first responders of issues through platforms like 511 NY.
Ally Hoy was live in Latham at Troop G Headquarters to share more about what goes into monitoring the Capital Region’s roads.