The changes are expected to reduce maintenance requirements, costs, and to optimize the program as a whole.
Staffing requirements for Traffic Operations are minimal for the implementation of the RLC program. It is anticipated that it would take a small portion of the Manager of Traffic Operations’ time to administer the program, answer public inquiries and provide reports to Council. However, additional staff may be required for the local Provincial Offences Office to process challenges and track payment of tickets. Additionally, discussions with CUPE 543 would be required prior to entering into an agreement with the vendor for installation of camera equipment.
Should Council wish to move forward with a Red Light Camera program in the City of Windsor, Administration recommends submitting the 10 locations listed in Table 1 below to the Ministry of Transportation Ontario. It is recommended that the City purchase ten (10) camera units. Cameras should be in place at each intersection for a minimum of two (2) years, however if significant improvements are measured for a consistent four month (4) time-period, the cameras may be moved earlier. It is not mandatory to relocate the cameras, however it has proven beneficial in other Municipalities.
Table 1 shows the top fifteen (15) intersections where the net collision total indicates a potential reduction in collisions with the use of red light cameras. They are listed in order or priority, therefore the first 10 would be recommended at this time for the use of red light cameras. The column entitled Total Collisions represents the total reduction in collisions expected based on the implementation of red light cameras. This result includes the rate of decrease expected for side impact collisions and the rate of increase expected for rear end collisions. The associated reduction in collisions with injuries or loss of life may be higher than the overall total due to the majority of rear end collisions only representing property damage.
Table 1 – Potential Red Light Camera Locations
| Rank - Overall | Location | Projected Net Safety Benefit -Red Light Cameras (Collisions over 5 years) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Collisions | Injury & FatalCollisions | ||
| Recommended Locations for Initial Installation of Red Light Cameras | |||
| 1 | WYANDOTTE ST W @ PELISSIER ST | -5.3 | -2.4 |
| 2 | WYANDOTTE ST E @ MCDOUGALL ST | -1.7 | -1.92 |
| 3 | WYANDOTTE ST E @ GOYEAU ST | -4.15 | -1.92 |
| 4 | WYANDOTTE ST E @ DROUILLARD RD | -2.9 | -1.52 |
| 5 | UNIVERSITY AVEW @ CAMPBELL AVE | -2.95 | -1.44 |