The Gainesville City Commission on April 2 approved plans to install red-light cameras at two intersections in an effort to increase safety. Committing to its Vision Zero policy, Mayor Harvey Ward said the installation helps to address the increased number of unchecked red-light violations.
Here’s what we know:
What did the city vote on?
Voting 6-1, the City Commission approved a three-year contract with RedSpeed Florida LLC to install cameras at the intersections of Northeast 39th Avenue (SR 222) and Northeast Waldo Road (SR 331), as well as Northwest Sixth Street (SR 20) and Northwest 23rd Avenue (CR 172).
How many cameras were purchased?
Four non-Flock cameras will be installed at the intersection of SR 222 and SR 331 with a camera set in each direction.
Two solar-powered Flock-enabled cameras will be placed on CR 172, alongside two non-Flock cameras on SR 20.
How much will the red-light cameras cost?
The cameras for the intersection of SR 222 and SR 331 will cost $14,800 per month, or $3,700 for each non-Flock camera…