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........................ .. R'ePOfl"f" 9A Page 1 April 23, 2007 Subject The implementation of an automated red-light photo enforcement system. Recommendation By motion, approve the entering into a contract with Redf!ex Traffic Systems for the installation and implementation of an automated red-light photo enforcement system. Background In May of 2006, Police Department staff presented an informational report to City Council on automated red-light photo enforcement technology and the efficacy of those systems in increasing traffic enforcement and safety. Staff was subsequently directed to investigate the viability of implementing such a system within our City. Four local police agencies currently employ successful automated red-light photo enforcement systems; San Mateo Police, Burlingame Police, and Menlo Park Police. In addition, Daly City has recently adopted such a system. Each of these Cities relies on the Redflex Traffic Systems for their automated red-light photo enforcement. Redflex works with over eighty jurisdictions statewide and operates over two hundred systems within California. Redflex has also established a credible working relationship with the courts within San Mateo County for the prosecution of traffic law violators who have been identified through this technology. Redflex systems provide: . Cost neutrality . Full-color still camera and full-motion, high-quality digital video camera capability. . Real-time intersection monitoring. . Multiple options for camera activation. . Recording capability for all turning-movement violations and straight-through violations. The Redflex Traffic System technology utilizes high-resolution digital imaging equipment that provides both still photographs and video clips of the violation. The system captures images of the violator's vehicle from both front and rear, the violator's face, the violator's approach to the intersection and the actual violation. The system also records the duration of the yellow and red phase of the traffic signal and the violator's speed at the time of the violation. In consultation with our Traffic Engineering Department, staff identified several intersections which have high volumes of traffic and which have historically produced higher rates of accidents involving red-light violations. At no cost, Redflex conducted video surveys of these intersections to determine the number of violations per day for red-light and turning violations.