> I posted a link to a NYT's article on this subject a while > back. Yes, rear-end collisions increase, but side impact > collisions decrease. Rear-end collisions normally occur > at much slower speeds than side impact collisions and the > injuries are less severe. I think that rear-end collisions > can also be reduced by a public awareness campaign prior > to installing cameras. Personally, I think that cameras > should also be placed randomly at even low collision > intersections.
Astounding! You are so egar to turn law-enforcement (read: revenue generating) over to automation run by a private, for-profit venture, that you will turn a blind eye to a documented increase in traffic injuries as a result of this highly irresponsible, suspicious Orwellian system? The report by the VA DOT (stated to be in favor of the cameras) found no measurable reduction in angle collisions (side-impact), while finding a measurable, and significant increase in injuries resulting from rear-endings due to stopping short. These are people who like the cameras, yet are dropping them, because they are hurting people. Read this again: "Despite a distinct sympathy in favor of camera enforcement, the researchers found a "definite" increase in rear-end accidents and only a "possible" decrease in angle accidents. Most importantly, the net effect was that more injuries happened after cameras are installed. Camera proponents explain this away by asserting angle accidents are more serious, but this claim has not been scientifically studied according to this report. The rear end collisions caused by the cameras still produce injuries -- the original promise of camera proponents was that they would reduce accidents and injuries, not rearrange them. This study agrees with long-term findings in Australia and North Carolina." Many many on this list, despite this information still enthusiastically support the cameras. Apparently in Minneapolis, making money for the city is more important than protecting the citizens. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
