Traffic Cameras Debut on Select Roads in Ulster County

Almost 100 traffic cameras have officially been turned on at 90 different locations across Ulster County, NY.

If you spend any time driving in Ulster County over the next week or so, do be surprised if you come across some of the newly installed cameras that are being put in place to help the county track travel trends, identify congestion, and plan future improvements.

Traffic Cameras Turned on in Ulster County, NY

According to a recent post on the Ulster County Government's Facebook page, traffic count cameras have been activated at 90 different locations across the county. The small black cameras will be mounted on poles near roadways across the county, including locations in Town & Village of New Paltz, Esopus, Gardiner, Hurley, Town of Kingston, Lloyd, Marbletown, Marlborough, Plattekill, Rosendale, Town of Saugerties, Shawangunk, Ulster, and Woodstock, NY.

What Information are the Cameras Collecting in Ulster County?

The cameras, which were turned on on Sunday, September 7, 2025, are traffic counters that will record vehicle type, speed, and volume over a 5-day period in the areas mentioned above. The cameras, which were placed at the request of the Ulster County Transportation Council and installed by National Data & Surveying Services, are temporary and will help county officials track travel trends, identify congestion, and plan future improvements.

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As more residents became aware of the cameras, many wondered if any personal information would be collected during this process. The county stated,

"No personal data is collected — just vehicle movement to support smarter, safer transportation planning."

 

Once the data is collected and processed, it will be shared with the New York State Department of Transportation and made available to the public online here.