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City Council Policy Session

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 · 2:30 PM AM · phoenix.gov

TL;DR

The Phoenix City Council approved an Automated Enforcement Safety Program to install traffic cameras for red light and speeding violations. The program will include mobile camera units, warning periods, and a public notification campaign, with revenues reinvested into traffic safety initiatives.

Key Decisions

  • Automated Traffic Safety Camera Program Passed
  • Mobile Camera Unit Deployment Approved 4 mobile vehicle units and 4 mobile towers
  • Warning Period for Violations 30-day warning period implemented

Agenda

  1. Untitled item
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. COUNCIL INFORMATION AND FOLLOW-UP REQUESTS
  4. Untitled item
  5. CONSENT ACTION
  6. Untitled item
  7. CALL FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION
  8. A vote may be held to call an Executive Session for a future date.
  9. REPORTS AND BUDGET UPDATES BY THE CITY MANAGER
  10. This item is scheduled to allow the City Manager to provide brief informational reports on topics of interest to the City Council. The City Council may discuss these reports but no action will be taken.
  11. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION (ITEM 1)
  12. 1 Phoenix Police Department Reserve Division Update
    Information and Discussion
  13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION (ITEM 2)
  14. 2 Automated Enforcement Safety Program
    Discussion and Possible Action
    Action: approved Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Mayor Stark, seconded by Councilwoman O’Brien, that this item be approved and issue a Request for Proposals no later than Spring 2025 or sooner in late Fall/early Winter 2024; program to be cost neutral with revenues to be invested in traffic safety programs; fix intersection cameras for right-light running which data-driven collection will be based; recommend four mobile vehicle units and four mobile towers to be used mid-block or school zone placement for speeding enforcement; include a 30-day warning period, warning would be in lieu for the first 0 days for red light cameras and portable camera units; recommend a campaign to notify the public including website, press releases, media coverage, social media; and that staff provide a semi-annual report for Council approval. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. ADJOURN