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Apr 18 2007, 01:54

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CamerAware is a really cool app even without Camera notifications...for trip tracking. But how great would it be for we US users if USA camera databases were included?!!!

Would you be interested if there was a way to include US databases of Speed Cameras?
If so, post here and let Paul know!

Do you have information on US speed camera databases? Post here as well to help Paul out!

Are you a US resident currently using CamerAware? Post here and let Paul know!

Thanks
Nick

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Paul (MVP)

Apr 18 2007, 08:11

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I'd love to include US cameras in the DB... if only I could find a source

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Paul (MVP)

Apr 18 2007, 08:26

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Possibly of use:

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=70143

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=84151

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=61154

http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=83441

As an example, here's the NJ coverage from the file linked above...

I see the biggest problem as these are volunteer based being frequency of updates and accuracy of data.

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Paul (MVP)

Apr 18 2007, 08:30

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Potentially also interesting...

http://www.photoenforced.com/

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Paul (MVP)

Apr 18 2007, 08:35

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Another one, seems to have been updated more recently actually... has 1084 entries.

http://www.gps-data-team.com/poi/united_st...nts_of_interest

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genaldar

Apr 20 2007, 06:47

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We don't have photo enforcement in Minnesota (we did, but they were dis-allowed by the state supreme court).

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ScrewlooseAZ

Dec 30 2007, 04:39

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Any word on if or when this program will have US camera locations added?

I live in Arizona and our state government has recently figured out that Speed cameras are an untapped source of revenue.

Paul (MVP)

Dec 30 2007, 07:44

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We already have and are expanding a USA database, plus you can help us add any we don't have

I'll look to create an Arizona coverage map for you!

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ScrewlooseAZ

Dec 31 2007, 04:51

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Coolness!

Paul (MVP)

Dec 31 2007, 08:51

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I'm effectively out of the office until the 3rd, but i'll rustle it up for you then

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ScrewlooseAZ

Jan 10 2008, 06:04

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I don't have any good GPS based sources but here is what I could find on the Metro Phoenix area. From what I can tell, most of the cities have opted for the Red light hybrid speed cameras. Which do both speed and red light enforcement. I guess the moral is not to speed up when your close to a red or you'll get a double ticket. Anyways Arizona is set to install 150 new cameras this year and thats not including the new mobile ones.

Scottsdale http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/photoradar/locations.asp

Mesa http://cityofmesa.org/police/traffic/redlight_cameras.aspx

Tempe not very good location info http://www.kpho.com/seenon5/14485942/detail.html

Chandler http://www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageID=59

Avondale The intersections of Dysart Rd at McDowell Rd and Dysart Rd at Van Buren St are currently equipped with red light enforcement cameras.

Phoenix They call these red light cameras but I think they are also speed ones https://www.violationinfo.com/AZPHX/html/info.htm

Paul (MVP)

Jan 14 2008, 10:06

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I've just published the latest DB, so as soon as I can find my Mappoint CD, i'll do you the coverage map

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Paul (MVP)

Jan 15 2008, 12:14

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Our Arizona coverage:

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Paul (MVP)

Jan 15 2008, 12:15

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Phoenix coverage (map isn't very detailed, as it's MapPoint Europe

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ScrewlooseAZ

Jan 16 2008, 03:21

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Cool Thanks! You got mail too.

Paul (MVP)

Jan 16 2008, 09:00

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Thanks for the support

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dansthunder

Mar 3 2008, 04:32

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I just bought and installed this software for my Moto q9h, and everything seems to be working correctly -- sort of.

I just tried it out by driving 20 or so miles so I can see it work on the fixed cameras on Loop 101 in Scottsdale AZ. They been there for at least 2 years, and I was expecting them to be in the database. Or maybe they are and I did something stupid???

It sees my internal GPS just fine, shows my speed and direction and a green box. The log window says something like 17000+ cameras loaded.

What I realize, after driving home, is that I never rebooted after installing .net 3.5, nor the CamerAware application. Did that screw things up, or is it possible the cameras aren't in the database?

How do you add a camera to the database? I didn't have the upload stuff setup while driving, so I don't know if that needs to be active or not. (what is the purpose of the upload?)

Thanks

Paul (MVP)

Mar 3 2008, 17:05

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Are they speed cameras or red light cameras?

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dansthunder

Mar 4 2008, 00:00

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QUOTE(Paul (MVP) @ Mar 3 2008, 10:05)

Are they speed cameras or red light cameras?

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They are speed cameras on a major freeway here in Phoenix / Scottsdale. They were the ones who got the State rolling on what a great F(*king idea they are. Our Governor wants them on all freeways now.

There are three sets in a span of about 8 miles or so, on each direction. Most are easy to spot, and a couple are hidden under an underpass.

I don't run red lights so that isn't an issue, but they've turned most red light cameras to speed on green as well. I guess they figured out not that many people run reds, and they need to pay for the cameras some how.

Am I missing an option to add locations, since my phone (moto q9h) has a 320x240 screen?

Thanks

ScrewlooseAZ

Mar 4 2008, 00:35

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Yeah I drove by those and did not get an alert either. I added one or two when I went past them again, but I still have not gotten any alerts.

Is there some issue with the combination Speed / Red light cameras? Because most of the new ones in AZ are going to be combination cameras.

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