HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSS 2021-07-19 Item 1B - Update - School Speed Zone CamerasTO:
FROM:
BY:
City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Community Services and Safety Committee
Eric Dreyer, Chief of Police
Bill Devlin, Traffic Sergeant
CC: Mayor Allan Ekberg
DATE: 07/13/2021
SUBJECT: Update on School Speed Zone Cameras
ISSUE
To provide an update regarding the School Speed Zone Cameras Systems.
BACKGROUND
The School Speed Zone Camera pilot project approved and signed with NovoaGlobal in
September of 2020 will be operational September of 2021. The camera system is in the 4500
block of S. 144th Street, and the Beacons and additional signage will be in place by the start of
the school year. The month of September will be the "warning period" and October 1, 2021, will
be the go -live date where violations will be issued.
DISCUSSION
After looking at the data collected from the radar speed signs in the 14200 block of 42nd Ave S.,
it indicates as much or more vehicle speeding and potential danger to students than on S 144th
Street. A considerable volume of students cross 42nd Ave S, to the apartments to the west of
the school, and the west of Tukwila International Blvd. Additionally, there is concern that traffic
will use 42nd Ave S. to circumvent the current camera system on S. 144th Street.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
To add two additional camera systems, would cost six thousand dollars, however the program is
cost neutral and paid for by revenue generated by the violations. There is no out of pocket cost.
There will be additional time/labor in the approving and processing of the citations by police and
court staff. Staff is bringing a resolution relating to traffic camera proceeds to the Transportation
& Infrastructure Committee in August. In 2020, the City Council made it clear that any revenue
beyond the cost of the camera program should be directed to school zone safety improvements
and traffic education.
RECOMMENDATION
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