Mobilizing the Region
Issue 308March 12, 2001


NYC: More Cameras to Track Motoring Mad-dogs

The NYC DOT plans to increase the total number of red-light cameras deployed in the city to 50 by June, a healthy boost to the 30 cameras currently at work on city streets. At least two of these will be installed on Queens Boulevard (the street already has two) in an attempt to decrease the carnage that has received so much attention recently.

Red-light cameras deter motorists from light running by photographing the license plates of violating cars and automatically ticketing the owner. As a result, Transportation Alternatives has determined that red-light running at the intersections equipped with the cameras decreases by 34%.

At least one Council Member Walter McCaffrey feels that four red-light cameras on Queens Boulevard are not enough. He was cited in the Daily News last week calling for 8-10, and for speed radar cameras to catch speeders.




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