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Business owners and residents press council to pause automated enforcement pilot on Washington Street
Summary
A planned pilot to use cameras for automated enforcement of bike-lane and bus-stop violations on Washington Street drew lengthy public comment and split council reaction; supporters cited camera data on daily violations, while local business owners and residents warned of harm to mom-and-pop businesses and accessibility problems.
A proposed pilot program to use automated cameras for enforcement of existing parking and stopping rules on Washington Street was the subject of intense public comment and council debate Tuesday.
Supporters and data: Andrew Wilson, executive director of Bike Hoboken, told the council the cameras enforce long-standing laws and cited early data: “Each camera recorded on average 68 bike lane violations and a 158 bus stop violations per day,” he said, and argued that clearing lanes improves safety and bus reliability. Wilson cited outcomes from other municipalities and a memo from a city director describing the plan’s scope.
Business and resident concerns:…
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