Eye Alert - New Red Light Camera Locations

Marty's money makers are up and coming to two new locations. Recently we discussed the economic motivation behind the red light cameras, (Read it here.) Since the Mayor and Chief of Police Schultz claim that the only reason the city has begun its red light camera operation is public safety you would guess that these new cameras address these serious concerns at locations where there have been numerous accidents. If you did... you'd be wrong. The newest photo toll booths are at the intersections of Wyoming/Academy and San Mateo/Academy.

Neither of these new locations are in the top 20 for the most number of traffic accidents. However, they are located in the most profitable area of the city. I got a look at Wyoming and Academy and those new toll takers look just about ready to start filling the city coffers. The Eye has never advocated running red lights, breaking the law, or driving recklessly, but we maintain that this is about revenue not safety.

We heard a great observation recently, "if the red light cameras were about public safety, there'd be signs warning drivers that the cameras were in operation well before the intersection." Point taken.