San Francisco will activate speed cameras at 33 locations as part of a new statewide pilot program, becoming the first city in California to do so. This initiative aims to combat severe traffic accidents, which remain a significant concern despite ongoing Vision Zero efforts to lower fatalities. Officials express hope that these cameras will improve safety metrics, after years of insufficient enforcement. A grace period for drivers will follow the cameras' installation, allowing time to adapt. Many believe this technology is crucial for improving road safety in a city plagued by high traffic statistics.
"Speed cameras address the #1 cause of severe and fatal crashes in San Francisco," said Jodie Medeiros, executive director of Walk San Francisco, in a statement. "San Francisco's streets will undoubtedly be safer with this technology, and we're grateful to City leaders for acting quickly after state legislation was passed to launch speed cameras."
"The collapse of traffic enforcement in San Francisco over the last decade is dangerous. Ten years into Vision Zero, we still haven't seen a meaningful decline in traffic fatalities and injuries," said Raphael Mandelman, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
"Although SFPD has taken steps to reverse this trend, there is still much more to be done. At the same time we need to use every tool and technology available to supplement their efforts."
"Grace period!? Warning?! $50?!" wrote Erik Honda, a San Francisco resident.
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