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3/27/2009
Tom Copeland
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Red light cameras: alternatives.

 The authors of the University of South Florida study suggest that traffic engineering changes are far less costly to the public and far more effective at reducing intersection collisions. Some of the suggested alternative  engineering changes are:

  • Improve signal head visibility by increasing size or adding signal heads where one signal head is used for multiple lanes and may be blocked from view.
  • Address east-west roads where sun angles silhouette the traffic sign head and add back plates to enhance visibility.
  • Set appropriate yellow light time intervals that allow vehicles to clear the intersection or safely stop that is consistent with the speed limit, road grade and intersection width.
  • Add a brief all-red light clearance interval to allow traffic in the intersection to clear prior toreleasing cross traffic.
  • Add intersection warning signs or advanced yellow flashing lights or reduce the approach speed to the intersection.
  • Coordinate traffic signals to optimize traffic flow, eliminating interruptions.

These changes have been proven to reduce crashes, the severity of injury, and fatalities in intersection collisions.
In juxtaposition to the engineering changes, the USF study authors conclude that "Thus, red light cameras result in fines and insurance increases that would transfer disposable income from Florida drivers to private businesses in and out of the state, in addition to local and/or state governments".

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