NYC Prepares for High-Tech Highway Patrol: Camera Expansion Plans a Major Boost to Road Safety
New York City is gearing up for a significant upgrade of its traffic enforcement system, set to quadruple the number of red light cameras that issue tickets to reckless drivers. The expansion, which aims to bring the total to 600 intersections by next year's end, will see cameras added to 50 new locations every week for the next five weeks.
The city has long been a pioneer in using technology to combat speeding and aggressive driving, with its red light camera program dating back to the 1990s. However, after years of limited expansion, officials are now poised to take significant steps to ramp up enforcement. Following pressure from former Mayor Eric Adams, state lawmakers passed a law allowing cameras to be installed at greater numbers – previously capped at 150 intersections.
Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn has announced that his team is ready to deploy the new cameras, citing reduced red light running by up to 73% in areas where they are already installed. The plan also involves ambitious street redesigns aimed at making streets safer for all road users.
While exact locations of the new cameras have not been disclosed, officials say they will be targeted at areas with high rates of crashes. Drivers caught running red lights face a $50 fine from camera-issued tickets, which have raked in over $20 million in net revenue so far this year.
The impact of the expanded program is already evident, with intersections equipped with cameras showing significant reductions in T-bone and rear-end collisions – 65% and 49%, respectively. The move is seen as a major step forward in tackling the city's most hazardous drivers and making its streets safer for everyone.
New York City is gearing up for a significant upgrade of its traffic enforcement system, set to quadruple the number of red light cameras that issue tickets to reckless drivers. The expansion, which aims to bring the total to 600 intersections by next year's end, will see cameras added to 50 new locations every week for the next five weeks.
The city has long been a pioneer in using technology to combat speeding and aggressive driving, with its red light camera program dating back to the 1990s. However, after years of limited expansion, officials are now poised to take significant steps to ramp up enforcement. Following pressure from former Mayor Eric Adams, state lawmakers passed a law allowing cameras to be installed at greater numbers – previously capped at 150 intersections.
Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn has announced that his team is ready to deploy the new cameras, citing reduced red light running by up to 73% in areas where they are already installed. The plan also involves ambitious street redesigns aimed at making streets safer for all road users.
While exact locations of the new cameras have not been disclosed, officials say they will be targeted at areas with high rates of crashes. Drivers caught running red lights face a $50 fine from camera-issued tickets, which have raked in over $20 million in net revenue so far this year.
The impact of the expanded program is already evident, with intersections equipped with cameras showing significant reductions in T-bone and rear-end collisions – 65% and 49%, respectively. The move is seen as a major step forward in tackling the city's most hazardous drivers and making its streets safer for everyone.
! quadrupling the red light cameras will def help reduce reckless driving & save lives 
... i mean, who needs that kinda tech on our roads? 
also, 50 new locations every week for 5 weeks? that's like, super duper fast 
! T-bone & rear-end collisions are already down by 65% & 49%! mind. blown 
... and did u know they're also redesigning streets to make them safer 4 all road users? 
what more can we ask for?! 
I mean, have you ever tried that new Korean BBQ truck? OMG, their bulgogi is on point! 
The flavors were so rich and savory... anyway, back to NYC's traffic woes... cameras or not, I swear, the real problem is when those taxis cut off pedestrians on 5th Ave 
. Can't they just slow down a bit? And have you noticed how many street performers are always asking for tips in front of the Empire State Building? 
NYC is finally gettin' its act together when it comes to road safety! 
quadruplinin the number of red light cameras is a total game changer (imo) lol. 600 intersections by next yr is a big deal too, it's gonna be so much easier for drivers to just, you know, follow the rules 
. and those stats on reduced crashes? mind blown! 
. it's about time we saw some real change around here 
. can't wait to c how it all plays out! 
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. It's all good that the city's takin' steps to increase safety - 600 intersections by next year? That's a major boost, fam 
. The numbers are straight up impressive too - reduced red light running and T-bone collisions? We need more of that! 
and 73% reduction in red light running is insane! it's like, you can literally see the impact of technology on our daily lives. plus, the new cameras will bring in even more revenue for the city, which is a win-win for everyone 
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but if it means makin our streets safer, then it's def worth it 
that sounds like a great way to make roads safer for all users 
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. We need some serious infrastructure work, you know? Like, have they thought about adding more bike lanes or pedestrian zones? 
600 new cameras? That's what they say! 
73% reduction in red light running? Sounds too good to be true... 
. I mean, who doesn't love avoiding a $50 fine from getting caught running a red light? The stats are pretty impressive too - 73% reduction in red light running in areas with cameras already installed! 
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. All in all, this expansion is a big win for road safety 
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