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Red Light Camera Update
Presented by
Public Works DepartmentTraffic Engineering Division
Board of County Commissioners
January 25, 2011
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Background Facts
Review of Recent BCC and State Actions
Review of New State Law
County Ordinance and Process
Camera Locations
Public Awareness Campaign
Presentation Outline
Nationwide, 20% of fatal vehicle crashes involve red light running
In 2007, over 900 people were killed and 153,000 were injured in crashes involving red light running
50% of the deaths in red light running crashes are pedestrians and occupants in other vehicles
Background Facts
Red Light Camera Update
Pilot Project Completed in August 2008 Three Locations
• W. Colonial Drive at Hiawassee Road
• Orange Blossom Trail at Holden Avenue
• Central Florida Parkway at John Young Parkway
Background Facts
Red Light Camera Update
RLR Pilot Project Warning Letters Issued
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733
192 279
1,870
1,243 1,167
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Hiawassee NB Hiawassee SB Holden EB Holden WB
JYPY NB JYPW SB CFPW EB CFPW WB
Background FactsFinal Results (26 weeks)(7,098 Letters Mailed)
Red Light Camera Update
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Background FactsBackground Facts
Review of Recent BCC and State Actions
Review of New State Law Review of New State Law
County Ordinance and County Ordinance and ProcessProcess
Camera LocationsCamera Locations
Public Awareness CampaignPublic Awareness Campaign
Presentation Outline
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Red Light Camera Update
Review of Recent BCC and State Actions
Ordinance Approved – March 24, 2009 Invitation for Bid (IFB) Award –
January 19, 2010 American Traffic Solutions (ATS)
“Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act” Effective - July 1, 2010
Ordinance Updated – July 13, 2010 Contract Executed – August 5, 2010
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Background FactsBackground Facts
Review of Recent BCC and Review of Recent BCC and State Actions State Actions
Review of New State Law
County Ordinance and County Ordinance and ProcessProcess
Camera LocationsCamera Locations
Public Awareness CampaignPublic Awareness Campaign
Presentation Outline
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Red Light Camera UpdateReview of New State Law
Mark Wandall Safety Act (CS/CS/HB 325)
Provides for a notice of violation and citation to the registered owner of vehicle
Authorizes the use of traffic infraction detectors (cameras)
Provides procedures for enforcement and sets penalty amount of $158.00
Designates distribution of collected funds Limits Vendor Compensation Defines Vehicle Owner Defenses Defines FDOT and DMVHS Responsibilities
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Red Light Camera UpdateReview of New State Law
Mark Wandall Safety Act (CS/CS/HB 325)
FDOT Responsibilities Camera specifications Camera use on state roads Sign specifications and placement Equipment testing Yellow / All Red Signal Timing
FDOT Timelines Placement and installation–6/30/10 Equipment and testing –12/31/10
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Red Light Camera UpdateReview of New State Law
Mark Wandall Safety Act (CS/CS/HB 325)
$ 158 Violation Penalty
Allocation of funds$70 Dept. Revenue General Fund$10 Dept. Revenue Health Adm.$ 3 Dept. Revenue Brain & Spinal$75 Orange County
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Background FactsBackground Facts
Review of Recent BCC and Review of Recent BCC and State Actions State Actions
Review of New State Law Review of New State Law
County Ordinance and Process
Camera LocationsCamera Locations
Public Awareness CampaignPublic Awareness Campaign
Presentation Outline
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Red Light Camera Update
County Ordinance and Process
Consistent with State Law Authorizes the County to implement
the program and issue Notice of Violations and Traffic Citations
Allows for Camera re-locations Public Awareness Program Annual Reporting Penalty Collections Distribution of Funds
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Red Light Camera Update
County Ordinance and Process
Vendor installs, operates, and maintains system
Vendor forwards video clips to Sheriff Sheriff’s Office staff reviews video and
approves violations Vendor maintains online payment website
and mails notice of violation Comptroller staff collects fines and
distributes funds to various entities Failure to pay results in citation to be
addressed by Traffic Court
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Background FactsBackground Facts
Review of Recent BCC and Review of Recent BCC and State Actions State Actions
Review of New State Law Review of New State Law
County Ordinance and County Ordinance and ProcessProcess
Camera Locations
Public Awareness CampaignPublic Awareness Campaign
Presentation Outline
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Red Light Camera Update
Red Light Camera Locations
Location District
NB John Young Pkwy at Central Florida Pkwy 1 NB Dean Rd at University Blvd 5 WB Lake Underhill Rd at Dean Rd 5 EB Oak Ridge Rd at Texas Av 6 NB Hiawassee Road at Clarcona Ocoee Road 2 NB Hiawassee Rd at Old Winter Garden Rd 1 EB Oak Ridge Rd at John Young Pkwy 6 NB Alafaya Trail at Lake Underhill Road 4 EB University Boulevard at Rouse Road 5 SB Chickasaw Trail at Lake Underhill Rd 3
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Background FactsBackground Facts
Review of Recent BCC and Review of Recent BCC and State Actions State Actions
Review of New State Law Review of New State Law
County Ordinance and County Ordinance and ProcessProcess
Camera LocationsCamera Locations
Public Awareness Campaign
Presentation Outline
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Red Light Camera Update
Public Awareness Campaign Required by Statute and Ordinance Campaign Elements
Staged Over 30 Days Simple and Cost Effective to Meet
Legislation’s Intent Press Conference Brochures Posters for Public Orange TV Public Service
Announcements Placards Posted at Each Intersection Variable Message Signs
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Red Light Camera Update
Public Awareness Campaign Mayor’s Press Conference
ATS Press Release
Week One – January 31 - February 4Distribution of Posters to Public BuildingsBrochuresWeb Pages – Orange County
Week Two – February 7 - February 11Orange TV AnnouncementWeb Page – Orange CountyOrange Spiel Announcement
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Red Light Camera Update
Public Awareness Campaign Week Three – February 14 - February 18
Activation Date Placards on Signs
Week Four –February 21 - February 25 Message Boards at Each Intersection
Activation February 28, 2011
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Red Light Camera Update
Presented by
Public Works DepartmentTraffic Engineering Division
Board of County Commissioners
January 25, 2011