SafetyItem 11.ACity Council Regular Meeting, November 4, 2026
Put speed cameras outside 5 elementary schools for a 2-year trial
Council votes
Wed, Nov 46:00 PM · in 21 days
Cost
No city money. Paid from ticket fines.
Where
Citywide
In plain words
Cameras would ticket drivers going 11+ mph over the limit near 5 elementary schools. The company running them gets paid from the fines. Photos must be deleted after 60 days unless someone fights the ticket.
Who it affects
- A parent: Cameras near Lincoln, Hawthorne, Riverside, Eastgate and Northpark Elementary.
- A driver: Tickets start at $50 for going 11–15 mph over the limit in a school zone.
- Someone who bikes and walks: Slower traffic near schools makes walking and biking safer for kids.
Arguments for and against
👍 Why some support it
- Cities with school-zone cameras saw speeding drop by over 50%.
- Fines are lower than a police ticket and don't add license points.
👎 Why some oppose it
- Privacy groups worry about cameras collecting data.
- Paying the vendor from fines may create the wrong incentives.
Where it is now
- Requested by school safety task forceApr 20, 2026, done
- Public Safety Committee reviewSep 30, 2026, done
- Council voteNextNov 4, 2026
- Cameras would turn onFeb 1, 2027