"The association representing Ontario's municipalities is urging Premier Doug Ford to reconsider his plan to get rid of automated speed cameras, saying it will put pedestrians at risk. Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will. The premier called the cameras a "cash grab," and suggested that "big huge signs" and "big flashing lights" would more effectively deter speeding."
"But the Association of Municipalities of Ontario told Ford in a letter this week that there is real evidence the cameras improve road safety, including a July study from SickKids and Toronto Metropolitan University that found they reduced speeding by 45 per cent in Toronto. "The evidence shows that if (automated speed enforcement) cameras are removed, speeds will increase in community safety zones and more pedestrians will be at risk," association president Robin Jones wrote in the letter."
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is urging Premier Doug Ford to reverse plans to remove automated speed cameras because removal would endanger pedestrians. The premier responded after vandals cut down 17 cameras in Toronto and labeled the devices a "cash grab," suggesting larger signs and flashing lights instead. The association cited evidence that cameras improve road safety, including a July study by SickKids and Toronto Metropolitan University that found a 45 per cent reduction in speeding in Toronto. The association warned that removing cameras would increase speeds in community safety zones and raise pedestrian risk, and recommended working with municipalities to retain enforcement tools. The Ministry of Transportation said it is exploring alternative traffic-safety tools and may act if cities do not remove cameras.
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