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Central Information System
The Most Accurate Traffic Information Collection System in Canada
The Central Information System is manned by traffic specialists around the clock. Information is collected and gathered from both conventional and some unconventional sources.
- Full time dedicated Cessna 172 aircraft and surface vehicle patrols constantly check roadways across Canada
- Camera surveillance from the Ministry of Transport, COMPASS and other cameras where available
- Routine phone checks to Federal, provincial and regional police
- Provincial and local Transit Authorities, Ministry of Transport and police departments regularly fax information to the studios
- *SKY This free wireless phone system allows traffic input from station listeners at all our affiliates
- TIN (Traffic Information Network) Over 80 businesses located adja cent major routes regularly report nearby traffic situations
- TIP (Traffic Information Program) Listeners providing the “Best Traffic Tips” are offered prizes for their calls
- Weather information is constantly monitored through TABS
- Police, marine and aviation frequencies are consistently scanned
- Local cab companies, three national transport companies and regional airlines are checked for snow removal or road construction dispatch information
- Data can be entered at any studio workstation, making up to the minute traffic information available to all broadcasters. Each station affiliate receives the most current report possible. |
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