Hill Backs Speed Cameras … With Reservations

Regarding the news on speed cameras being pulled out of the community by the Provincial Government…I have some thoughts.

I understand folks are frustrated by the program. The City is becoming too loose about where staff put these cameras, and they should be limited to school zones. I also understand the frustration when speed cameras are active late at night outside of school hours. The speeds and timing triggers for cameras are set by a provincial board, and could be legislated by the province to have more appropriate triggers.

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This newsletter excerpt from Barrhaven West Councillor David Hill is courtesy of the city-wide community group Your Applewood Acres (And Beyond) Neighbours

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All that to be said, we need to be smarter about how we approach this program. But one of the most common concerns that gets raised to me by residents is speeding, and I’m in favour of using all the legal tools available to me to keep streets in school zones safe for children. How can I not, when the families of children hit by cars outside of schools ask that of me?

I’ll work with the Mayor and my colleagues to see how we can best advocate a compromise on this issue with the province, and I’ll be sure to keep you informed as the situation progresses. As always, if you feel strongly about this issue I want to hear from you! ….

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