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Glendale council approves five‑year automated speed‑camera pilot, opts to use VeriMobility contract
Summary
The Glendale City Council voted to authorize a five‑year pilot to install automated speed enforcement cameras at nine locations, entering a contract path using terms from Oakland’s procurement. Staff said the program is budgeted and aims to reduce speeding and traffic injuries, while some vendors urged a local RFP.
Glendale — The City Council on Dec. 16 authorized the city manager to enter a five‑year agreement, with two one‑year extension options, to implement an automated speed‑camera pilot at nine locations under California’s AB 645. The staff recommendation would either piggyback Oakland’s competitively bid contract with VeriMobility or negotiate the same scope directly with the vendor.
The program "aims to test whether automated cameras can reduce speeding and related traffic collisions that result in fatalities or injuries," said Adek Hanmandarian, senior traffic engineer, who led the staff presentation. Staff estimated vendor and operational costs at about $486,500 per year and additional city staff…
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