[MissoulaGov] Red Light Cameras in Missoula

[Russ Fletcher]

*Redflex Traffic Systems <http://www.redflex.com/>*
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Missoula mulling red light cameras 
<http://www.montanasnewsstation.com/Global/story.asp?S=9682833>*


    Minneapolis Red Light Camera Chickens Come Home
    <http://bozemantalks.com/2008/12/30/minneapolis-defunct-red-light-chickens-come-home>

*City set to adopt red-light ordinance* 
<http://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2009/01/12/news/50city.txt>

*City approves red-light cameras 
<http://bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2008/10/14/news/000lights.txt>
*


      Red Light FAQ <http://www.bozeman.net/bozeman/police/redFAQ.aspx>


Sherri Davidoff wrote:

> Russ Fletcher wrote:

> > If I heard the news story correctly, the company that distributes the

>

> What company is it? Do you know what kind of cameras they are?

>

> Sherri

>

>

> Russ Fletcher wrote:

>> If I heard the news story correctly, the company that distributes the 

>> cameras will install them free of charge and then take a percentage 

>> of traffic ticket fines to cover their costs and make a profit.

>> Sort of like "Big Brother" capitalism.....

>>

>> Sherri Davidoff wrote:

>>> It sounds like these cameras will routinely snap photographs at 

>>> intersections, even when cars are just a little over the line. 

>>> Pedestrians and other cars can be captured in the film. It's creepy 

>>> to feel that when you walk or drive through an intersection in our 

>>> town, you could be monitored and your image could be stored. One 

>>> thing that I really appreciate about Missoula is that there are far 

>>> fewer cameras here than in bigger cities. I think that a government 

>>> which respects its citizens (and their privacy) would refrain from 

>>> deploying mass monitoring devices such as red light cameras.

>>>

>>> Also, from the articles you sent, it sounds like the safety impact 

>>> of these cameras is mixed. The town would probably make money off of 

>>> tickets, but is our purpose to make money? I bet that investing the 

>>> same amount in a PR campaign or youth driver training programs would 

>>> have a positive impact, without chipping away at everyone's privacy.

>>>

>>> Sherri

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>> Russ Fletcher wrote:

>>>> Just saw a news broadcast that stated that Missoula was going to 

>>>> try out red light cameras.

>>>> Brought to mind some stories that have come out in the past.

>>>> Missoula is late to the game so we should learn from what others 

>>>> have experienced.

>>>> Accidents and ticket revenue up...

>>>> Thought it might be good to start the dialogue.

>>>>

>>>> <http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/mar/12/na-red-light-cameras-increase-accidents-usf-study-/> 

>>>>

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>>>>

>>>>     Red-Light Cameras Increase Accidents, USF Study Says

>>>>     

>>>> <http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/mar/12/na-red-light-cameras-increase-accidents-usf-study-/> 

>>>>

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>>>> http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/mar/12/na-red-light-cameras-increase-accidents-usf-study-/ 

>>>>

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>>>>

>>>>     Company Says Red-Light Cameras, Drop In Injury Accidents Linked

>>>>     

>>>> <http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jan/25/company-links-red-light-cameras-drop-injury-accide/> 

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jan/25/company-links-red-light-cameras-drop-injury-accide/ 

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>

>>>>     Red-Light Cameras Increase Accidents: 5 Studies That Prove It

>>>>     

>>>> <http://www.motorists.org/blog/red-light-cameras-increase-accidents-5-studies-that-prove-it/> 

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> http://www.motorists.org/blog/red-light-cameras-increase-accidents-5-studies-that-prove-it/ 

>>>>

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>>>>

>>>>   D.C. Red-Light Cameras Fail to Reduce Accidents

>>>>   

>>>> <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/03/AR2005100301844.html> 

>>>>

>>>>

>>>> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/10/03/AR2005100301844.html 

>>>>

>>>>

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