The objectives of this research are to: 1. Identify aspects of the automatic detection of red light running that the public finds offensive or problematical, and quantify the level of opposition on each aspect. 2. Identify aspects of the automatic detection of red light running the public supports, and quantify the level of support on each aspect. 3. Quantify the safety impact of automatic enforcement versus traditional enforcement in countering red light running. 4. Develop alternative policies and strategies aimed at addressing public concerns of automatic enforcement of red light running. 5. Conduct an economic evaluation of implementing automatic enforcement applying the alternative policies and strategies versus applying traditional enforcement. 6. Develop recommended practices. 7. Document results and recommendations.
The use of automated enforcement systems offers the potential to decrease the number of red light violations and improve the safety of intersections. ...
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