1. 1 Red Light Camera Update Presented by Public Works Department Traffic Engineering Division Board of County Commissioners January 25, 2011

2. 2  Background Facts  Review of Recent BCC and State Actions  Review of New State Law  County Ordinance and Process  Camera Locations  Public Awareness Campaign Presentation Outline

3.  Nationwide, 20% of fatal vehicle crashes involve red light running  In 2007, over 900 people were killed and 153,000 were injured in crashes involving red light running  50% of the deaths in red light running crashes are pedestrians and occupants in other vehicles Background Facts Red Light Camera Update

4.  Pilot Project Completed in August 2008  Three Locations W. Colonial Drive at Hiawassee Road Orange Blossom Trail at Holden Avenue Central Florida Parkway at John Young Parkway Background Facts Red Light Camera Update

5. Background Facts Final Results (26 weeks) (7,098 Letters Mailed) Red Light Camera Update

6. 6 Presentation Outline

7. 7 Red Light Camera Update Review of Recent BCC and State Actions  Ordinance Approved – March 24, 2009  Invitation for Bid (IFB) Award – January 19, 2010 American Traffic Solutions (ATS)  “Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Act” Effective - July 1, 2010  Ordinance Updated – July 13, 2010  Contract Executed – August 5, 2010

8. 8 Presentation Outline

9. 9 Red Light Camera Update Review of New State Law Mark Wandall Safety Act (CS/CS/HB 325)  Provides for a notice of violation and citation to the registered owner of vehicle  Authorizes the use of traffic infraction detectors (cameras)  Provides procedures for enforcement and sets penalty amount of $158.00  Designates distribution of collected funds  Limits Vendor Compensation  Defines Vehicle Owner Defenses  Defines FDOT and DMVHS Responsibilities

10. 10 Red Light Camera Update Review of New State Law Mark Wandall Safety Act (CS/CS/HB 325)  FDOT Responsibilities  Camera specifications  Camera use on state roads  Sign specifications and placement  Equipment testing  Yellow / All Red Signal Timing  FDOT Timelines  Placement and installation–6/30/10  Equipment and testing –12/31/10

11. 11 Red Light Camera Update Review of New State Law Mark Wandall Safety Act (CS/CS/HB 325) $ 158 Violation Penalty Allocation of funds $70 Dept. Revenue General Fund $10 Dept. Revenue Health Adm. $ 3 Dept. Revenue Brain & Spinal $75 Orange County

12. 12 Presentation Outline

13. 13 Red Light Camera Update County Ordinance and Process  Consistent with State Law  Authorizes the County to implement the program and issue Notice of Violations and Traffic Citations  Allows for Camera re-locations  Public Awareness Program  Annual Reporting  Penalty Collections  Distribution of Funds

14. 14 Red Light Camera Update County Ordinance and Process  Vendor installs, operates, and maintains system  Vendor forwards video clips to Sheriff  Sheriff’s Office staff reviews video and approves violations  Vendor maintains online payment website and mails notice of violation  Comptroller staff collects fines and distributes funds to various entities  Failure to pay results in citation to be addressed by Traffic Court

15. 15 Presentation Outline

16. 16 Red Light Camera Update Red Light Camera Locations Location District NB John Young Pkwy at Central Florida Pkwy1 NB Dean Rd at University Blvd5 WB Lake Underhill Rd at Dean Rd5 EB Oak Ridge Rd at Texas Av6 NB Hiawassee Road at Clarcona Ocoee Road2 NB Hiawassee Rd at Old Winter Garden Rd1 EB Oak Ridge Rd at John Young Pkwy6 NB Alafaya Trail at Lake Underhill Road4 EB University Boulevard at Rouse Road5 SB Chickasaw Trail at Lake Underhill Rd3

17. 17 Presentation Outline

18. 18 Red Light Camera Update Public Awareness Campaign  Required by Statute and Ordinance  Campaign Elements  Staged Over 30 Days  Simple and Cost Effective to Meet Legislation’s Intent  Press Conference  Brochures  Posters for Public  Orange TV Public Service Announcements  Placards Posted at Each Intersection  Variable Message Signs

19. 19 Red Light Camera Update Public Awareness Campaign  Mayor’s Press Conference  ATS Press Release  Week One – January 31 - February 4  Distribution of Posters to Public Buildings  Brochures  Web Pages – Orange County  Week Two – February 7 - February 11  Orange TV Announcement  Web Page – Orange County  Orange Spiel Announcement

20. 20 Red Light Camera Update Public Awareness Campaign  Week Three – February 14 - February 18  Activation Date Placards on Signs  Week Four –February 21 - February 25  Message Boards at Each Intersection Activation February 28, 2011

21. 21 Red Light Camera Update Presented by Public Works Department Traffic Engineering Division Board of County Commissioners January 25, 2011