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Date: September 9, 1996
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Report #: ~4 File #:
Subject: Red Light Cam®ra Technology
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended that the General. Purpose and
Administration Committee recommend to Council the following:
1. THAT Report WD-29-96 be received;
2. THAT the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation of
Ontario, and the Ontario Solicitor General be advised that the
Municipality of Clarington supports the initiatives of the
Region of Peel and the City of Mississauga for the testing and
use of Automated Intersection Enforcement. Technology (Red
Light Cameras) within the Province of Ontario as a means to
improve public safety;
3. THAT the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Transportation of
Ontario, and the Ontario Solicitor .General be requested to
introduce a Government Bill to amend the Highway Traffic Act
to allow Red Light Camera enforcement in Ontario; and
4. THAT any legislative changes to permit Red Light Camera
enforcement also include provisions for the distribution of
violation generated recoveries to the operating jurisdiction
to offset the costs and ensure a revenue neutral program..
REPORT NO.: WD-29-96 PAGE 2
REPORT
1.0 ATTACHMENTS
No. 1: Correspondence dated May 15, 1996, from Doug Frost
of Canadian Public Technologies Inc.
No. 2: Correspondence dated February 16, 1996, from the
Regional Municipality of Peel to Canadian Public
Technologies Inc.
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 At a meeting held on June 10, 1996, the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington passed Resolution #C-494-96:
"THAT the correspondence dated May 15, 1996
from Doug Frost, Vice President, Canadian
Public Technologies .Inc. regarding the Red
Light Camera technology, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the
Director of Public Works for review and
preparation of a report to be submitted to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee;
and
THAT Doug Frost be advised of Council's
decision."
3.0 REVIE9P AND COMMENT
3.1 The Need to Reduce Signalized Intersection Accidents
Traffic control signals are designed to safely move traffic
through busy intersections by distributing the right-of-way.
Unfortunately, red light violations cause a significant amount
of property damage and personal injuries, including death.
The Region of Peel, which is requesting the use of this
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technology, recorded the
during 1994:
Fatal Injuries
Personal Injuries
Property Damage Only
Total
following intersection accidents
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131
669
803
Approximately 37°s of these collisions were the direct result
of a driver disobeying a traffic control signal. The social
cost of accidents is high. If accidents could be reduced by
15~ or 25g, savings are estimated at 4 million and 6.6 million
dollars respectively.
3.2 Proves, Efficient and Economical Enforcement
There are forty-five (45) countries which presently use Red
Light Camera Technology, including the United States, as an
efficient enforcement system. Research has shown that Red
Light Camera enforcement results in increased signal
compliance and leads to a reduction in accidents, injuries and
fatalities.
The Red Light Camera system has two parts:
i) The portable enforcement unit consisting of a computer,
.high speed camera, flash, and a digital loop signal
processor which can be rotated among as many as ten
intersections.
ii) The non-portable part of the system includes the hinged
pole, cabinet and detection loops installed in the
pavement.
Providing photographic proof of the violation showing the
location of the car, the red signal and with the imprinted
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lapsed time since the light turned red is convincing to both
the Court and the violator.
3.3 Public Acceptance
When photo radar was in use on Ontario highways there was
significant debate about what the posted speed should be and
the probability of speeding vehicles travelling in the same
direction actually causing or being involved in a collision.
The Red Light Camera system is distinctly different. The vast
majority of people would agree that red light violations,
whereby offending drivers send their vehicles into conflicting
traffic, amounts to dangerous driving and significantly
increases the chances of a serious broadside collision. A
number of jurisdictions have passed resolutions supporting the
Red Light Camera technology, including Ottawa/Carlton, London,
and Windsor. The City of Toronto is now looking at the red
light issue after a vehicle ran a red light during August,
1996, collided with a car then crashed into a bus shelter.
3.4 Funding of The Red Light Camera Program
Regional/Municipal authorities require a revenue neutral
program whereby legislative provisions must be made for the
redistribution of violation generated funds obtained by the
Province to off-set the cost of operating the system.
4.0 CONCLUSIONS
4.1 From the above, it is concluded that Automated Intersection
Enforcement with the use of Red Light Cameras should reduce
red light violations and accidents.
4.2 It is further concluded that the Municipality of Clarington
should join the growing list of municipalities in supporting
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the Region of Peel for use of Red Light Camera technology and
any legislative changes required to install such programs.
Respectfully submitted,
Steph n A. Vokes, P.Eng.
Director of Public Works
Reviewed by,
W.H. Stockwell
Chief Administrative Officer
RDB*ph
September 4, 1996
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Canadian Public Technologies Inc.
Traffic Services Group
Doug Frost
4255 Sherwoodtowne Blvd.
Third Floor
Mississauga, ON., L4Z lY5
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Diane Hamre
Mayor
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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May 15, 1996
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Over the past year, Canadian Public Technologies Inc. (CPT) has been approached by
numerous municipalities in Ontario regarding our Red Light Camera technology. Several
cities including, Mississauga, Ottawa, Metro Toronto, Waterloo, Windsor, have studied our
enforcement system and have concluded that Red Light Cameras would be an effective tool
in improving traffic signal compliance and thereby reducing accidents at dangerous
intersections. Municipal politicians, police administrators and various other advocates have
approached the Province of Ontario requesting that the curcent legislation be amended to
enable the use of this traffic safety device. To date, the province has ignored these
requests.
There are currently over 2500 Red Light Cameras being used in 45 countries around the
world. In each jurisdiction where it has been used, this efficient enforcement system has
lowered the incidence of red light violations and reduced the number of accidents, injuries,
and fatalities. Improving intersection enforcement can also mean significant savings for
taxpayers. CPT conducted a cost analysis and found that Red Light Cameras could save
between $5 to $12 million in costs by reducing intersection accidents at the "10
worst intersection" in the Region of Peel. In today's economy, opportunities for these
types of cost savings should not be ignored.
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Solictor General Bob Runciman announced this week that his ministry is considering
policing alternatives. In addition, a review of Ontario policing will be discussed during a
"policing summh" in Toronto next month. In order to highlight the issue of Red Light
Cameras, CPT encourages you to formally contact the Solicitor General, Municipal Affairs
Minister, Premier and any other provincial decision maker who may be in a position tc
facilitate the study and implementation of this traffic safety technology. We would ask that
you clearly state (and in some cases re-state) your view on the issue of Red Light Cameras
in your community and ask these individuals why they are refusing to cooperate with
municipalities on this issue.
If you have any questions, comments or would like to learn more about, hi~ituati 18a"seii„w
feel free to contact me at (905) 276 - 2666. ~ „~ ,. , ~ -------
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The Cost of Intersection Accidents
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PEEL REGION
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January 1996
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INTRODUCTION
Statistics provided by the City of iVlississauga, Region of Peel, Ontario Ministry of
Transportation, and Transport Canada, reveal the follo~vin~ key points'
• Intersection accidents cost Ontario taxpayers millions of dollars each year
• The majority of intersection accidents occur at "problem intersections"
• A reduction in intersection accidents would result in significant savings to taxpayers
For purposes of illustration, we will outline the potential savings in the Region of Peel and at the
City of Mississauga's "10 Worst Intersections".
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SAVINGS CREATED BY A RED LIGHT CayIER~ PROGRAM
Research has clearly shown that Red Light Camera enforcement at intersections results in
increased signal compliance and leads to a reduction in acciden[s. injuries and fatalities.
The benetits of Red Light Cameras have been demonstrated in several jurisdictions. Thev include
It is also important to note that there are over 2500 Red Light Camera units currently in operation
throughout the world.
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SAVINGS FROM A 35% DROP IN ACCIDENTS
CONCLUSION
Implementation of a Red Light Camera enforcement program would have the following impact:
RED LIGHT
CAMERA
Increased
Traffic Signal
Compliance
Intersection
Accident
Reductions
In addition to cost savings, Red Light Cameras also lead to the following:
COST
SAVINGS
• Improved utilization of scarce police resources
• Improved conviction rates
• Revenue neutral enforcement program (i.e. Ticket revenue offsets technology costs)
In a time of increasing taxes, higher insurance rates, decreasing police budgets and rising health
care costs, Red Light Cameras represent a unique opportunity for police, politicians and
taxpayers.
SOURCES
Leo Tasca, "The Social Cost of Motor Vehicle Crashes in Ontario," Ministry of Transportation
Ontario, March 1994
Peter Crockett, Manager, Traffic Operations Division, Regional Municipality of Peel, letter dated
January 10, 1996, file; OTD 2.3 regarding accident statistics for Peel Regional roads
Andy Harvey. Manager, Traffic Engineering and Operations, City of Mississauga, fax dated
Ianuar~ 10, 1996 regarding accident statistics for Mississauga intersections.
J.I. Lawson, "The Valuation of Transport Safety," Economic Evaluation Branch, Transport
Canada_ May 1989
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Regional
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February 16, 1996 Our Reference: 96.135
Mr. Ioannis Anastasakes
Canadian Public TecJmoiogies Inc.
4255 Sherwoodtowne Blvd, 3rd Flr
Mississauga, Ontario
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Subject: Automated Intersection Enforcement, Red Light Cameras
I am writing to advise that Regional Council approved the following resolution at its meeting held on
February 8, 1996:
'That the Regional Chair, the Mayor of the City of Mississauga and the Chair of the Police Services
Boazd meet with the Sohcitor General and the Minister of Transportation to request the introduction
of a Government Bill to amend the Highway Traffic Ad to allow Red Light Camera enforcement;
And further, that the Region of Peel actively support the Ciry of Mississauga in their request for
legislative changes to permit Red Light Camera enforcement should the Provincial Government be
opposed to a Government Bill and Private Member's Legislation be necessary;
And further, that any legislative changes [o permit Red Light Camera enforcement also include
provisions for the distribution of violation generated recoveries [o offset the costs and ensure a "'
Regional/Muniapal revenue neutral program;
And further, that through the Red Light Camera Committee, Regional staff proceed with the
development of a joint Request for Proposal for a Red Light Camera Project in conjunction with the
Ciry of Mississauga and Peel Regional Police;
And further, [hat staff report to Public Works Committee with [he results of [he Red Light Camera -
Request for Proposal and a recommended course of action;
And further, that the Region of Peel request the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) to support this initiative
through a resolution at their annual general meeting"
The above resolution is provided for your information. Please contact Mr. Peter Crockett, Manager, Traffic
Operations at 791-7800, ext. 4376 if you requee any further assistance.
,~.ry ~GSt_a.__
Dana Pesce
Legislative Co-0rdinator
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ATTACFNENT PI1. 2
cc: D. J. Mazkle, Commissioner of Public Works WD-29-~
Clerk's 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, Ontario L6T 489 (905) 791-4400 t 0