Chicago Speed Camera Locations and Operational Details

Chicago's dataset provides the precise locations and operational details of the city's speed cameras. It includes geographic coordinates, installation dates, and monitored travel directions for each camera. The data is structured to support mapping and temporal analysis of camera deployments.

Use Cases

• Mapping camera locations using LATITUDE and LONGITUDE.
• Analyzing deployment timelines using GO-LIVE DATE.
• Identifying monitored travel directions using FIRST APPROACH and SECOND APPROACH.
• Correlating camera placement with administrative boundaries using Wards, Community Areas, or Census Tracts.
• Verifying address details using LOCATION (address) and ADDRESS.

Strengths

• Includes precise geospatial coordinates (LATITUDE, LONGITUDE) for mapping.
• Contains temporal data (GO-LIVE DATE) for historical analysis.
• Dataset is maintained on multiple platforms, indicating official use and availability.
• Columns suggest linkage to administrative geographies (Wards, Community Areas, Census Tracts).

Limitations

• Key metadata (row count, license, author) is missing or conflicting across sources.
• The 'last updated' dates conflict between platforms (2026-04-03 vs 2026-04 05).
• Documentation is limited to a brief description with no data dictionary or update frequency.

Provenance

Source

data.cityofchicago.org

Collection Method

Likely compiled and maintained by the City of Chicago's transportation or public safety departments.

Time Range

Temporal coverage is not specified; the dataset includes a GO-LIVE DATE column.

Freshness

Last updated dates conflict: one source reports 2026-04-03, another reports 2026-04-05.

Geography

City of Chicago, Illinois, USA.