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6.1 G <br /> Page 26 <br />� <br /> Response <br /> The first part of the recommendation has been imp(emented. <br /> Consideration was given to the number of vehicle collisions at the <br /> intersection where the cameras were installed (Whipple Avenue and <br /> Veterans Boulevard}. In addition considerafiion was given to the number of <br /> violafiions at the intersection as the violations indicate a propensity for <br /> collisions. Potential re�enue was never a consideration to the placement <br /> of the cameras. <br /> The second par� of the recommendation will not be implemen#ed as there <br /> are no plans #o add any additional cameras in the �ity. (f the plans ''� <br /> change, consideration wifl be given to the recommendation. ' <br /> Recommendation #2 <br /> Each jur�sdiction installing a red light camera should measure its ongoing <br /> etfec�iveness b fhe number of accidents caused from red li ht violafions before <br /> Y 9' <br /> arrd�f�er installation. <br /> Response <br /> The recommendation has been implemented. The City al�o consid�r� #he <br /> number of citations generated at the intersection as it wou(d appear the <br /> camera systems are reducing the number of red (ighfi violations. The <br /> nurnber of vio#ations recorded has dropped since the installation of the <br /> systems. lt is hoped the cameras are a deterrent and drivers are <br /> becoming educated to become more cognizant of traffic control signals. <br /> Recommendatron #3 <br /> Establish conslsten�and regular�repor�ing of accidenf rates to seniar officiats <br /> including the respective city councils. This should be done af teas�annually. <br /> When repo�s indicate that accident rates have not been rer�uced, acfion should <br /> be taken fa �nvestigate why and removal of the red light cameras shoulc�be <br /> consia�ered if they are not effective. <br /> Response <br /> The recommendation to report the accident rates at the intersection has <br /> not yet been implemented, but wi{{ be implemented at the end of cafendar <br /> year 2010 if requesfied by the City Manager and City Council. <br /> The City does not feel fihat the accident rafe alone shouid determine if the <br /> cameras should be removed. The effectiveness of�he cameras should <br /> also be measured by the number of violations captured and the reduction <br /> of the violations aver time. It is hoped that the cameras are a deterrenfi <br /> and drivers are becoming educated to become rnore cognizant of fraffic <br /> control signals. <br /> 9 <br />