Pedestrian deaths & red light cameras
[From Pedestrian deaths in Chicago are up despite safety measures -- chicagotribune.com]
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in Chicago, despite increased safety measures such as red-light cameras, countdown signals and crosswalk awareness initiatives.
The article provides some details on the the role of red light cameras and pedestrian deaths. However, the article is light on facts. It would be useful to show some data on the locations of red light cameras and the fatalities. Instead, there is just some background information on red light cameras.
A red-light camera costs $24,500. The city's new contract with Redflex called for more installations, which lowered the unit price of the camera from $100,000, Martinez said.
There are 133 red-light cameras across Chicago, and the city plans to install about 50 more this year, Martinez said
We do feel like it's creating safer intersections," she said. "We've seen a 59 percent average reduction in red-light running. That means safer motorists and safer residents."
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