Frontburner (the D magazine blog) has leaked released a list of the intersections where red light cameras may be placed. Only 15 cameras will be placed initially, but the list is longer than 15. There could be dummy cameras at the other locations.
Now, I don’t care for red light runners. In fact, I dislike the behavior. But I’m less in favor of computer monitored law enforcement. This probably comes from my general distrust of the government.
And the argument that these are placed for safety? Via this fine post at Frontburner I learn of a study by the Texas Traffic Institute at Texas A&M University that says “red-light cameras reduce collisions by just 7 percent overall, while lengthening yellow lights decreases violations and collisions by more than 40 percent.”
