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
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105 red light violation notices were issued105 red light violation notices were issued
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Red Light Camera Enforcement Red Light Camera Enforcement
UpdateUpdate
The City of Southlake The City of Southlake
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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
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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
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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
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Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--WBWB
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Davis (FM1938) and West Southlake Blvd. Davis (FM1938) and West Southlake Blvd.
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(FM1709)(FM1709)--NBNB
Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd. Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd.
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(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
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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
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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.
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(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)
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--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
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Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Kimball and East Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--WBWB
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Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)Peytonville and West Southlake Blvd. (FM1709)--EBEB
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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
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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
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