NYC DOT cameras (webcams.nyctmc.org): decide whether to request a data-sharing agreement #201

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2026-10-04T15:22:49-04:00

logan commented

2026-10-04 15:22:49 -04:00

Source: design-canvas/camera-sources.md §D (2026-10-04 camera-source survey).

NYC DOT runs ~975 cameras (~80 in the Bronx). The API answers keyless, but NYC DOT's terms require a signed data-sharing agreement — do NOT integrate until one is signed.

Before requesting: check overlap with 511NY, which already re-publishes some NYC DOT cameras. The main gain would be Bronx coverage next to Westchester.
Owner decision: worth requesting? If yes, request the DSA and record terms here (commercial use, attribution, overlay/analysis, retention).
Depends on: server-26#198 (know what 511NY covers once the feed is restored).

Source: `design-canvas/camera-sources.md` §D (2026-10-04 camera-source survey). NYC DOT runs ~975 cameras (~80 in the Bronx). The API answers keyless, but NYC DOT's terms require a **signed data-sharing agreement** — do NOT integrate until one is signed. Before requesting: check overlap with 511NY, which already re-publishes some NYC DOT cameras. The main gain would be Bronx coverage next to Westchester. **Owner decision:** worth requesting? If yes, request the DSA and record terms here (commercial use, attribution, overlay/analysis, retention). **Depends on:** server-26#198 (know what 511NY covers once the feed is restored).

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2026-10-04 17:59:35 -04:00

Live ops wall + pluggable camera providers with licence gating (server-26#198) #208

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