Frequently Asked Questions
» Can I obtain footage from your traffic cameras?
» I see video from your traffic cameras on television. Why can't I access streaming video from the traffic cameras on the website? » How can I report a traffic signal outage or poor traffic signal timing? » How often is the traffic information on the website updated? » Are there any plans to extend the real time traffic map coverage to additional roadway facilities? » I would like to use your some of your traffic data or content on my own website or for my own application. How do I obtain permission? » Where can I find out about job opportunities at Houston TranStar?
Can I obtain footage from your traffic cameras?
Cameras along the roadways are used for monitoring traffic and incidents or controlling the operations of traffic signals. Houston TranStar does not record video or save images from these cameras. Back to top
I see video from your traffic cameras on television. Why can't I access streaming video from the traffic cameras on the website?
Offering live video over the Internet from our 600+ cameras would require tremendous technical resources and diminish the level of service we are able to provide from the rest of our systems. Each media outlet has a single video feed from our system and can typically provide streaming video from only a single camera at a time. Back to top
How can I report a traffic signal outage or poor traffic signal timing?
Traffic signals are controlled by different agencies in the region depending upon the jurisdiction and roadway they are located on. Most signals within the Houston city limits are operated by the City of Houston while most signals in unincorporated areas of Harris County are operated by Harris County. The Texas Department of Transportation also operates a large number of signals in the region. These agencies can be contacted regarding signal problems at the following locations.
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How often is the traffic information on the website updated?
With the exception of camera snapshots, all of the traffic information shown on the website is updated once per minute. Camera snapshots are updated approximately once every 3 minutes. Back to top
Are there any plans to extend the real time traffic map coverage to additional roadway facilities?
To display speed and travel time information, our system requires that we install traffic sensor equipment along roadways. Roadways considered freeways with the most traffic are typically selected for sensor installation first. There are also several initiatives underway to begin providing this information on major streets in the Houston region utilizing various technologies. Back to top
I would like to use your some of your traffic data or content on my own website or for my own application. How do I obtain permission?
Houston TranStar offers some of its traffic information via RSS feeds which are available at http://traffic.houstontranstar.org/rss/rss_info.html. You are welcome to use the data in the feeds without obtaining permission as long as you follow the usage guidelines in the disclaimer. If you want to request additional access or data, you can contact us here. Back to top
Where can I find out about job opportunities at Houston TranStar?
Houston TranStar is comprised of a number of agencies, each with their own employment opportunities. Links to each agency's employment information are listed below. Back to top |