1. City of Hampton Intersection Safety Initiative Automated Red light Enforcement Program

2. More than 2.3 million reported intersection-related crashes  Approximately 733,000 injury crashes  More than 7,770 fatalities in 2008 Side impacts account for a significant portion of the injuries and fatalities due to the dynamics of the crash and vehicle construction National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) SOURCE: SOURCE: Traffic Safety Facts 2008 Report http://www- nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811170.PDFhttp://www- nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811170.PDF

3.  25% decrease in total right-angle crashes  16% reduction in injury right-angle crashes  15% increase in total rear-end crashes Study showed a positive aggregate economic benefit of more than $18.5 million in the seven communities Source: Federal Highway Administration Safety Evaluation of Red-Light Cameras (FHWA-HRT-05-048). http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/05048/05048.pdf http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/05048/05048.pdf Federal Highway Administration

4. In 2013, Hampton experienced 3,668 crashes 3,122 were at intersections 8 fatal crashes 2 fatalities were side impact at an intersection In 2012, Hampton experienced 3,697 crashes 3,163 were at intersections 7 fatal crashes 3 fatalities were side impact at an intersection Note – Hampton PD works all collisions that occur on city streets even very minor collisions. State code only requires those over $1500 be reported to VDOT Hampton Traffic Accidents

5. 2013 High Accident Intersections Mercury Blvd & Power Plant Pkwy 87 Big Bethel & Hampton Roads Center Pkwy 69 Coliseum Dr & Mercury Blvd 58 Armistead Ave & Mercury Blvd 44 Armistead Ave & LaSalle 42 Cunningham Dr & Mercury Blvd 41 Armistead & Hampton Roads Center Pkwy 39 Aberdeen Rd & Mercury Blvd 37 Big Bethel Rd & Mercury Blvd 35 Butler Farm Rd & Magruder Blvd33

6. Intersection Safety Initiative GOAL:

7. Intersection Safety Initiative Intersection Engineering Improvements ○ Modify traffic signal timing (yellow light to 3 seconds) ○ Improve signing and marking ○ Improve sight lines ○ Adjust prevailing speeds Education ○ A well-designed public information and education campaign Traditional Enforcement ○ Law Enforcement Officers specifically target red light violators Red Light Camera Systems ○ Cost effective tool to reduce red light violations ○ Part of the comprehensive Intersection Safety Initiative

8. Automated Red light Enforcement Program

9. Engineering Safety Analysis Intersection and Signal Data Signal Visibility Engineering Counter Measures Signal Timing and Phasing Clearance Intervals Traffic Volume Data Crash and Enforcement Data  Three-year Crash Analysis  Violation Rates  Law Enforcement opinions If the engineering safety analysis uncovers possible improvements, the locality must make reasonable location- specific safety improvements including signs and pavement markings

10. Public Awareness Program Prior to implementation a public awareness program is required Signage within 500 feet of the intersection informing motorists of the enforcement effort Evaluation and Certification Requirements Evaluation on a monthly basis to ensure all cameras and traffic signals are functioning correctly Results available to the public and available for audit by the Transportation Commissioner or the Commissioner of DMV Annual review and certification to ensure compliance with Virginia state code

11. How Violations Are Processed  The vendor reviews the possible violation and makes a determination if in their opinion the captured event is a violation  If the capture is identified as an actual violation, the vendor forwards the violation to the Police Division within 24-48 hours  Not all captured incidents are actually a violation. Funeral escorts Officer directing traffic

12.  If an event is determined by Police as a violation, the event is “approved” for further processing and sent back to the vendor  This must be accomplished within 10 calendar days of the event else the violation must be voided per state code  If approved, the vendor issues the administrative letter  As this is a civil penalty an administrative notice is sent to the registered vehicle owner How Violations Are Processed

13.  ADMINISTRATIVE Civil Violations NOT a “conviction”  DOES NOT go on the drivers DMV transcript  DOES NOT affect insurance rates  Penalty shall not exceed $50, nor shall it include court costs How Violations Are Processed

14.  Make payment (maximum $50.00)  Complete affidavit of “non-responsibility” stating they were not the driver  If vehicle is co-owned, then they may nominate other owner as the violator  Rental/leased vehicle - the rental company may nominate person that had the vehicle under contract  Stolen plate/vehicle – violation dismissed  Request a hearing before the local courts to contest the citation Violator’s Options

15. Operational Costs Require one police officer (1/2 FTE) assigned the additional duty of program coordinator to review violations The City would not incur any initial or ongoing costs with this program with the exception of the program coordinator hours System equipment and operation costs are absorbed by the vendor subject to contract specifications Subject to contract specifications the City may receive ongoing revenue from the operation of the program

16. Recommendations  Approve a 3-year test program to gauge effectiveness with quarterly and yearly reviews  Limit test program to 3-5 intersections

17. Sgt. Michael Toupin Traffic Unit Commander mtoupin@hampton.gov 757-879-5669 Traffic Engineering and Operations Division John Yorks, P.E. Transportation Engineer II jyorks@hampton.gov 757-726-2831 Share holders Courts Finance The Public Police Division Chief Terry Sult Chief of Police tsult@hampton.gov 757-727-6513

18. Quick facts: Under VAC § 15.2-968.1  Violations are ADMINISTRATIVE – NOT a “conviction”  Violations DO NOT go on the drivers DMV transcript  Violations WILL NOT effect insurance rates  Penalty shall not exceed $50, nor shall it include court costs  Minimum 0.5-second grace period between the time the signal turns red and the time a violation is recorded  Information collected is limited to enforcement of violations and shall be purged no later than 60 days after the collection of any civil penalties  If a summons for a violation is not executed within 10 business days all information collected pertaining to the violation shall be purged within two business days.

19. References 1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts 2008 Report. http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811170.PDF http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811170.PDF 2. Insurance Institute for Highways Safety, Status Report, Vol. 42, No. 1, Jan 2007. http://www.iihs.org/externaldata/srdata/docs/sr4201.pdf. http://www.iihs.org/externaldata/srdata/docs/sr4201.pdf 3. Federal Highway Administration Safety Evaluation of Red-Light Cameras (FHWA-HRT-05- 048). http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/05048/05048.pdfhttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/05048/05048.pdf 4. Federal Highway Administration RedLight Camera Systems Operational Guidelines Jan 2005 ttp://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/redlight/cameras/fhwasa05002/fhwasa05002.pdfttp://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/redlight/cameras/fhwasa05002/fhwasa05002.pdf 5. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Traffic Safety Facts 2008 Report http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811170.pdf http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811170.pdf 6. Federal Highway Administration Safety Evaluation of Red-Light Cameras, FHWA-HRT-05- 048, April 2005 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/05048/05048.pdfhttp://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/05048/05048.pdf 7. VDOT Red Light Running Camera (Photo Enforcement) Engineering Safety Analysis Guidelines, Revised Jan 2013 http://www.virginiadot.org/info/resources/RLRCameraPhotoEnforcementEngineeringSafety Guidelines.pdf http://www.virginiadot.org/info/resources/RLRCameraPhotoEnforcementEngineeringSafety Guidelines.pdf