In late January, the city of Phoenix announced that photo safety cameras would be returning to Phoenix roadways on Feb. 23. A total of 17 speed-monitoring cameras will be placed at various locations throughout the city aimed at changing driver behavior, supplementing traffic enforcement efforts by Phoenix Police and complementing the city’s other Vision Zero strategies.
“The Photo Safety Program is an important step forward in our commitment to reducing fatalities on Phoenix roads,” said Street Transportation Director, Briiana Velez. “Photo safety cameras are just one resource towards safer roadways – I’m proud that we are implementing a program that strengthens our safety efforts and aligns with our Vision Zero Action Plan.”
The Photo Safety Program will include nine camera locations that will rotate through corridors with histories of speed-involved crashes. Camera locations will rotate after a six-month period. Eight additional cameras will be placed in 15-mph school zones, rotating weekly throughout the school year…