Ontario Prohibits Speed Cameras and Funds Speed Bumps Instead | Carscoops
There has been intense discussion in Ontario regarding the efficiency of speed cameras.
Ontario is replacing speed cameras with CA$210 million in measures to calm traffic.
The investments encompass speed bumps, elevated crosswalks, and enhanced enforcement.
Fifty percent of local residents surveyed prefer traffic-calming measures over speed cameras.
Ontario's choice to abolish automated speed cameras has ignited a new debate on the best approaches to ensure road safety without transforming enforcement into a source of revenue. This decision was revealed earlier this month by Premier Doug Ford, who labeled the cameras a “cash grab” that fails to effectively curb speeding in Canada.
Despite this ban, the province remains committed to road safety. The government intends to allocate CA$210 million ($149 million) towards new traffic-calming initiatives, albeit with drivers now facing fewer fines arriving in their mail.
Where Will the Funds Be Allocated?
Premier Doug Ford’s decision has sparked debate, with many local mayors urging him to adjust the program instead of eliminating it entirely.
Last week, Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria announced that CA$42 million ($30 million) will be invested in traffic calming infrastructure such as speed bumps, roundabouts, raised crosswalks, new signage, and enhanced police enforcement in areas that previously had the cameras.
The remaining CA$168 million ($120 million) is set to be allocated to qualifying municipalities early next year, as per Sarkaria’s statements to CBC.
A recent poll surveying 2,000 adults in Ontario, conducted by Abacus Data, revealed that 50 percent of participants favored traffic calming measures like speed bumps, raised crosswalks, and roundabouts over automated speed cameras.
In contrast, 33 percent believed that automated speed cameras were more effective in reducing speeding and enhancing safety, while the remaining 17 percent were uncertain.
Furthermore, the same poll indicated that 80 percent of respondents felt that traffic calming measures prompted them to slow down while driving, with speed bumps identified as the most effective measure.
Concerns About Revenue
From the revenue generated by automated speed cameras, roughly 35 percent goes to funding the program's costs, 24 percent is allocated to the province, and 41 percent supports the city's Vision Zero initiatives, which include the police’s Road Safety Program, school crossing guards, and 18 uniformed police officers.
With the cessation of revenue from speed cameras, Mayor Olivia Chow has raised concerns about how the government will sustain payments for these officers and crossing guards.
Source: CBC
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Ontario Prohibits Speed Cameras and Funds Speed Bumps Instead | Carscoops
In Ontario, there has been intense discussion regarding the efficacy of speed cameras.