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Item 9A (2)Item 9AItem 9A Consider Approval of Four Consider Approval of Four Proposed Intersections for Red Proposed Intersections for Red Light Camera EnforcementLight Camera Enforcement Robert FinnRobert Finn Red Light Camera AgendaRed Light Camera Agenda 1.1.Red Light Camera Enforcement Red Light Camera Enforcement UpdateUpdate 2.2.Purpose of Red Light CamerasPurpose of Red Light Cameras 3.3.Review of Proposed IntersectionsReview of Proposed Intersections Red Light Camera Enforcement Red Light Camera Enforcement UpdateUpdate On April 15, 2008, the City Council approved the On April 15, 2008, the City Council approved the placement of red light cameras at the intersections of placement of red light cameras at the intersections of State Highway 114 at Gateway and F.M. 1709 at State Highway 114 at Gateway and F.M. 1709 at Pearson. The red light cameras went live at those Pearson. The red light cameras went live at those intersections on August 29, 2008. intersections on August 29, 2008. From August 29 From August 29 ––September 8September 8: : 148 incidents were processed 148 incidents were processed •• 105 red light violation notices were issued105 red light violation notices were issued •• Red Light Camera Enforcement Red Light Camera Enforcement UpdateUpdate The City of Southlake The City of Southlake •• website now has several website now has several web links and pages web links and pages devoted to helpful devoted to helpful information related to information related to red light camera red light camera enforcement.enforcement. Why Red Light Camera Why Red Light Camera Enforcement?Enforcement? After conducting several studies throughout the United States, the After conducting several studies throughout the United States, the •• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found “that cameras have Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found “that cameras have reduced redreduced red--light running and crashes at intersections.”light running and crashes at intersections.” Garland, TexasGarland, Texas 56% reduction crashes due to red light running56% reduction crashes due to red light running  25% reduction in overall crashes25% reduction in overall crashes  38% fewer crashes at intersections without photo 38% fewer crashes at intersections without photo  enforcement (driver behavior changed)enforcement (driver behavior changed) Oxnard, CaliforniaOxnard, California 32 % reduction in front32 % reduction in front--intointo--side collisionsside collisions  collisionscollisions 68 % reduction in front68 % reduction in front--intointo--side side resulting in resulting in  injuriesinjuries Why Red Light Camera Why Red Light Camera Enforcement?Enforcement? El Paso, TexasEl Paso, Texas From November 2006From November 2006--February 2007February 2007 80% decrease in overall collisions80% decrease in overall collisions  50% decrease in T50% decrease in T--Bone collisions (the most Bone collisions (the most  dangerous and life threatening red light dangerous and life threatening red light collision)collision) 0% change in rear0% change in rear--end collisionsend collisions  These statistics assisted El Paso in challenging the These statistics assisted El Paso in challenging the •• perception that red light cameras increase the perception that red light cameras increase the occurrence of rearoccurrence of rear--end collisions.end collisions. Why Red Light Camera Why Red Light Camera Enforcement?Enforcement? El Paso, TexasEl Paso, Texas From November 2006From November 2006--February 2007February 2007 Violations:Violations: 4,892 Total violations issued4,892 Total violations issued  68 Contested68 Contested  1 Dismissed1 Dismissed  Proposed Red Light Camera Proposed Red Light Camera IntersectionsIntersections Carroll and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Carroll and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--WBWB •• Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--WBWB •• Davis (FM1938) and West Southlake Blvd. Davis (FM1938) and West Southlake Blvd. •• (FM1709)(FM1709)--NBNB Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd. Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd. •• (FM1709)(FM1709)--EBEB Intersection Accident DataIntersection Accident Data Southlake Department of Public SafetySouthlake Department of Public Safety--Police Police Services Report for the last 18 months:Services Report for the last 18 months: Carroll and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Carroll and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--WBWB •• 29 Total Accidents and 57 Total Citations 29 Total Accidents and 57 Total Citations IssuedIssued Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--WBWB •• 30 Total Accidents and 55 Total Citations Issued30 Total Accidents and 55 Total Citations Issued Intersection Accident DataIntersection Accident Data Southlake Department of Public SafetySouthlake Department of Public Safety--Police Police Services Report for the last 18 months:Services Report for the last 18 months: Davis (FM1938) and West Southlake Blvd. Davis (FM1938) and West Southlake Blvd. •• (FM1709)(FM1709)--NBNB 37 Total Accidents and 71 Total Citations Issued37 Total Accidents and 71 Total Citations Issued Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd. (FM1709) Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd. (FM1709) •• --EBEB 13 Total Accidents and 33 Total Citations Issued13 Total Accidents and 33 Total Citations Issued Redflex Survey ResultsRedflex Survey Results INTERSECTIONINTERSECTIONAPPROACHAPPROACHLEFT TURNLEFT TURNTHRUTHRURIGHT TURNRIGHT TURNTOTALTOTAL Carroll and Carroll and WBWB003320202323 East Southlake East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Blvd. (FM1709) Kimball and Kimball and WBWB004425252929 East Southlake East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Blvd. (FM1709) Davis (FM1938) Davis (FM1938) NBNB33440077 and West and West Southlake Blvd. Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)(FM1709) Peytonville and Peytonville and EBEB00111112122323 West Southlake West Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Blvd. (FM1709) Red Light CameraRed Light Camera Engineering StatementEngineering Statement Carroll and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Carroll and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--WBWB •• Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--WBWB •• Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--EBEB •• Analysis data and observation indicate that redAnalysis data and observation indicate that red--light running is light running is occurring frequently. Automated enforcement is a proven tool that will occurring frequently. Automated enforcement is a proven tool that will reduce these violations. The intersection will need to have signal reduce these violations. The intersection will need to have signal advance signs and photo enforcement signs installed on all advance signs and photo enforcement signs installed on all approaches. The pavement markings should be maintained to approaches. The pavement markings should be maintained to continue the bright appearance. Signal timing should be reviewed and continue the bright appearance. Signal timing should be reviewed and adjusted annually to account for changes in the growth of the area. A adjusted annually to account for changes in the growth of the area. A public information campaign or driver awareness program would be public information campaign or driver awareness program would be beneficial to educate all motorists prior to activation. beneficial to educate all motorists prior to activation. Red Light CameraRed Light Camera Engineering StatementEngineering Statement Davis (FM1938) and West Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Davis (FM1938) and West Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--NBNB •• Analysis data and observation indicate that redAnalysis data and observation indicate that red--light running is occurring light running is occurring frequently. Automated enforcement is a proven tool that will reduce these frequently. Automated enforcement is a proven tool that will reduce these violations. The intersection will need to have signal advance signs and violations. The intersection will need to have signal advance signs and photo enforcement signs installed on all approaches. The pavement photo enforcement signs installed on all approaches. The pavement markings should be maintained to continue the bright appearance. A stop markings should be maintained to continue the bright appearance. A stop bar is needed for the northbound right turn only lane. The incandescent bar is needed for the northbound right turn only lane. The incandescent light bulbs should be upgraded to LED bulbs. A back plate is needed on light bulbs should be upgraded to LED bulbs. A back plate is needed on the far right signal head to match the others on the north bound the far right signal head to match the others on the north bound approach. Signal timing should be reviewed and adjusted annually to approach. Signal timing should be reviewed and adjusted annually to account for changes in the growth of the area. A public information account for changes in the growth of the area. A public information campaign or driver awareness program would be beneficial to educate all campaign or driver awareness program would be beneficial to educate all motorists prior to activation.motorists prior to activation. The Red Light Camera Citizen’s The Red Light Camera Citizen’s Advisory CommitteeAdvisory Committee The Red Light Camera Citizen’s Advisory The Red Light Camera Citizen’s Advisory Committee approved these four Committee approved these four intersections at their September 23, 2008 intersections at their September 23, 2008 meeting by a vote of 5meeting by a vote of 5--0.0. Questions?Questions? Robert FinnRobert Finn 817.748.8347817.748.8347