East Milton Avenue looks like it’s been paved and ready for striping. Has anyone else noticed what appear to be video cameras atop the new traffic signals (left) at Main and Fulton streets, along East Milton?
6/27 UPDATE: Nope, they’re not video cameras but sensors to detect traffic patterns and adjust the timing of lights accordingly. Thanks to all who emailed/commented to clarify.
Seems like that’s business as usual these days, according to this recent MSNBC report:
“Even after a damning report by the head of London’s extensive surveillance network and with little evidence that the systems work — police in many cities are trying to add thousands more cameras to their networks.
“Officials in many cities are eager to take advantage of money from state and federal security agencies to install the cameras on street corners and intersections.”
Speaking of East Milton Avenue, is it just me or has it become a virtual wind tunnel on that side of the hotel? I noticed it back in May during Hot Rods & Harleys, and I can’t recall it ever being that windy before the 16-story Carriage City Plaza was erected. Imagine if the “second tower” envisioned across the street ever materializes…
The coffee shop formerly known as Moca Motion Cafe looks like it’s open for business, although the Moca Motion Cafe signs are still there, in addition to a new Express Cafe sign in the window. Either way, the interior looks awfully similar to what I remember when the previous tenant was there.
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try motion detectors to detect vehicles in the pattern. great reporting.
lighten up,there watching you! Why dont you tell us something interesting??
I have heard that the cameras are to control the signals based on traffic, but I have my doubts. They are probably for security as well. BUT THIS IS A GOOD THING. If you are not doing anything wrong you have nothing to worry about.
They look a little like the cameras who catch people running red lights. Is that a major issue in Rahway? Actually is the crime in Rahway so major that we need cameras? I’ve only lived here 8 months so I don’t really know if it’s been an issue in the past.
sensors??? it was more fun when we thought we were being watched..
where is the camera for the guys bringing in the hourerly girlfriend? and will the bedrooms there have cameras?
Wow its dejavu at the moca motion sickness cafe!Everything looks the same,just a different man behind the counter.Sure hope they step it up few notches..but they did just open so I’ll give them some time.Anybody else been in the joint? Sorry Alexis I didnt see any breakfeast burritos!!Just kidding-I remember you telling off some guy about spanish food.
maybe NJT should give those cameras a try, I might get to NYC faster!!!g
The cameras seem to be popping up on all new traffic lights around the state. If they’re for controlling the signals, then they’re doing a horrible job. Don’t believe me? Stop at the lights at E. Milton & Lawrence or E. Milton & Main late at night and see how long they take to change.
James, I’d try your late night traffic light test, but my aim is bad and with the price of gas I had to leave my armored Hummer in the garage.